Solution to causeway problems

With all the talk swirling around the causeway and its attendant problems, here is a little poser: How come no one ever talks about NOT going over to Johor Bahru as a clear cut method to ease the congestions and pollution?

Is the satisfaction gained from shopping, eating and pumping petrol at a discounted rate (in comparison with Singapore prices) that attractive that foregoing any future trips to JB for good is unthinkable?