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Jacob Shteyman

Car lobby calls for more trains to prevent gridlock

Motoring experts say 100,000 commuters could be added to Adelaide roads by new housing developments. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

More homes are urgently needed to address Australia's housing affordability crisis but without increased investment in public transport, new residents face increased congestion and worse standards of living, says an influential car lobby group.

The South Australian government has released enough land to build almost 25,000 homes, mainly on Adelaide's northern and southern fringes, in a bid to house an influx of new residents.

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