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But most of us don't live in rural areas, that's why they're rural. 80% of Americans live in urban areas (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guid
by dangus 4y ago
But most of us don't live in rural areas, that's why they're rural. 80% of Americans live in urban areas (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/geo-areas/urban-rural/ua-facts.html https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/g...)
Why do you think an expanded train system would suck? That doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
- wrycoder 4y agoThe US passenger rail system is badly mismanaged and offers lousy service. If the network were to be expanded, I'd expect more of the same lousy service. I like commuter rail and subways in Boston. I wish the parking was better at the railheads, that would encourage use. If I lived in Boston, I wouldn't need to own a car, I'd just rent one as needed for trips outside the area. Once I drive as far as Boston suburbs, I might as well keep going in. It's faster to cover the final distance by car, and the parking fees aren't too bad, once I subtract the rail and subway fares I'd otherwise need to pay. Also, I can load all my packages and bags into the back of my car. The subway is really inconvenient for that.