> Many subway systems are profitable, like the Tokyo JR East. My comment was about America, but point taken. Road infrastructure in Japan has heavy use tolls.

> Many subway systems are profitable, like the Tokyo JR East. My comment was about America, but point taken. Road infrastructure in Japan has heavy use tolls. > Americans simply prefer sprawl and cars when it comes down to it. Americans aren't a monolith, and transit increases land values so it's unlikely Americans prefer sprawl, all else equal.