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Serious question but is there a reason more isn't invested in public transport? I've only ever lived in the UK before Tokyo but America is rich enough I don't s
by tidenly 7y ago
Serious question but is there a reason more isn't invested in public transport? I've only ever lived in the UK before Tokyo but America is rich enough I don't see why they can't do what those places do.
- mschuster91 7y agoSimple: sprawl and ultra low density. Public transport thrives in areas where a single bus stop serves hundreds or more of people, but in rural areas it's cost-prohibitive.
- brewdad 7y agoBecause a nickel of my tax dollars might go to help someone else. Can't have that. I'm a rugged individualist surviving completely on my own in a country of 350 million people.
- someguydave 7y agoWhy can't people cooperate outside of government?
- beowulfey 7y agoThe major reason seems to be a lack of cultural support. Despite everything, people still largely dislike the idea of public transit. I read a very good article that said to generate interest, transit must preemptively provide better service... its a catch 22