Does the Government really want Americans to use less gas?

I don't believe they do.  It is not in their interest for us to use less gas.  Each gallon of gas purchased creates a tax revenue for the government.  If they really did want us to use less, they would take simple steps to help us reduce our consumption.  An example is the simple matter of synchronizing traffic signals so that we can move along smoothly with out stopping at every traffic signal.  In my area I spend up to a minute sitting at a traffic signal waiting, while the next signal up ahead is green, only to have that signal turn red when the signal I'm currently waiting for, turns green.  Again signals at streets that cross one another, allow traffic to fill the intersection so that when the signal finally changes so that I can go, I still have to wait another 30 to 40 seconds until the traffic clears the intersection.  This is poor management by Government Officials who are responsible for traffic patterns.  In Europe there are cities that have synchronized traffic signals and changing signs that inform the driver to drive a certain speed and the signal will in most cases be green and allow him to continue through the city without stopping.  Similar systems in the US could save a lot of gas but it would cost the Government money to install them plus they would lose gas tax revenue.  Could this mean there is really no shortage of gas?