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Why is public transportation looked down upon?
Riding the bus is often looked down upon or associated with having a lower income or lesser social status. Trains are usually on-time and have more amenities than buses (comfier seats and sometimes wifi). I think the main reason most people don’t ride buses is the inconsistency.
Why is public transportation good?
Public transportation contributes to a healthier environment by improving air quality and reducing oil consumption, and through better land-use policies. It also helps to expand business development and work opportunities. And, it is critical for emergency situations requiring safe and efficient evacuation.
Why is European public transportation good?
By knowing where you’re going and the best way to get there, you’ll save time, money, and energy. Europe’s public-transit systems are so good that many urban Europeans go through life never learning to drive. Their wheels are trains, subways, trams, buses, and the occasional taxi.
Why is public transport less popular in the United States than Europe?
Reasons for the United States having a lower demand for public transport than Europe include lower density cities, tax policy, and the relative freedom of car use in American cities.
What happened to public transportation in America?
(Don’t Blame Cars.) Streetcar, bus, and metro systems have been ignoring one lesson for 100 years: Service drives demand. One hundred years ago, the United States had a public transportation system that was the envy of the world. Today, outside a few major urban centers, it is barely on life support.
How many public transport trips per capita does the US take?
A 2012 comparison among 14 western countries found the US in last place in annual public transport trips per capita with 24 trips. The next to last country was the Netherlands with 51 trips and Switzerland was ranked first with 237.
How do medium-sized cities get public transportation?
Most medium-sized cities have some form of local public transportation, usually a network of fixed bus routes. Larger cities often have metro rail systems (also known as heavy rail in the U.S.) and/or light rail systems for high-capacity passenger service within the urban area, and commuter rail to serve the surrounding metropolitan area.