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Because 99% of Americans use cars. There’s no point spending money on something that only 15% of the population will even consider using, you’ll still have to s

Because 99% of Americans use cars. There’s no point spending money on something that only 15% of the population will even consider using, you’ll still have to spend just as much on roads.

trymas 3mo ago
> Because 99% of Americans use cars. I wouldn't want to be a kid, elderly, sick, blind, disabled in USA. > There’s no point spending money on something that only 15% of the population will even consider using Induced demand. Though seriously you had everything: trains, trams/streetcars, great towns - now say it's impossible (after 80-100 years of lobbying and crazy subsidies). I bet if "right" startup popped up that by accident would be public transport adjacent - atitude would shift on a dime. I saw a bunch of articles about pedestrian accessibility improvements, due to delivery bots[0]. Apparently it may be easier to improve things for businesses instead of people. [0] first article I've found: https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/could-delivery-robots-help-pay-for-better-sidewalks https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/could-delivery-robots-hel...