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[โ€“] sbv@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Problem is that there's no other alternative for most people. Unless you live in a city, public transportation isn't a valid option.

Most people live in cities. And if 95% of the electorate can't drive, you can bet alternatives will be prioritized.

[โ€“] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Only 45% of people in the US have access to public transportation.

And just having access to some public transportation doesn't mean you have useful access. Being able to access a bus stop doesn't help if it won't take you where you need to go, or if the time schedule isn't acceptably close to your needed transportation times.