(Traffic in Cairo is a major issue)
If you were to ask any Egyptian on the street to solve only one problem about Egypt, they will most likely answer "Traffic". Traffic is pretty much the social status equalizer. Regardless of social or economic status, everyone in Egypt, including tourists, suffer the overcrowded mayhem that is the streets of Cairo. So big a problem, it is in fact on Dr. Morsi's list of things to address in the first 100 days of his presidency.
Dr. Morsi has turned to the JICA (Japanese International Cooperation Agency) for help. Apparently they have offered their assistance many times before, but their offer was always turned down for unknown reasons. (ref. ahram link). JICA and the Egyptian government are already on their way to addressing the problem and Dr. Morsi has vowed that the problem be solved in 90 day. Trying to beat the 100 day promise are we?
I have always said before to my many politically active friends, "Whomever solves the problem of traffic and addresses the problem of Quality of Life, will win the hearts of all Egyptians". And it looks like Dr. Morsi is starting with the right areas. The main question arises, "If there are quick fixes, why haven't they been done before?".
Summery, if I were president, the first thing I would have addressed would have been traffic. And if first steps are an indication of what is to come, then you win me over once again Dr. Morsi. But remember you are still in your probational period and I am still not your biggest fan. Don't let us down.
-Amro
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