Compared to the total cost of ownership of an automobile (Easily hitting $10,000/year), public transit looks like an absolute bargain. And that's not counting

Compared to the total cost of ownership of an automobile (Easily hitting $10,000/year), public transit looks like an absolute bargain. And that's not counting all the other costs of automobile infrastructure. Endless parking lots, huge road footprint, 'free' curbside parking...