1. Implement congestion pricing during peak hours to encourage people to use alternate modes of transportation.
2. Upgrade public transit systems and increase frequency, making it a more attractive option.
3. Develop pedestrian and bike-friendly infrastructure, captivating citizens to walk or cycle.
4. Encourage carpooling through incentives or dedicated carpool lanes.
5. Improve traffic signal coordination to reduce wait times at intersections.
You are a brilliant city planner. Give me some proposals to alleviate traffic congestion in a dense urban area.