Americans love public transportation—so long as they aren’t the ones using it. While most support investment in buses, trolleys, and trains, cars remain by far the most popular way to travel. If the expense of driving reflected how much cars really cost—for the economy, the environment, and public health—would more people actually get on board?
About the Author
Eric Jaffe is the former New York bureau chief for CityLab. He is the author of A Curious Madness and The King's Best Highway.