Recently mass transit has been getting some attention in the car-dependent USA thanks to the spiraling gas prices. In North Carolina, the Amtrak line has had a 20% increase in passengers compared to the same time last year. Thanks to Sam for showing me that article.
Another similar article that caught my eye was linked to from Paul Krugman's blog. The article notes that mass transit use is up 10-15% in cities in the West and South were driving culture is the strongest and mass transit options are more limited. I consider the increase in mass transit usage to be very good news. I hope we start investing in more mass transit options.
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woot!
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