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More public spending would limit the amount of carbon produced and boost the economy by creating a better interconnected country/area (depending on the scale of the project)
@9FYQH32Progressive 7mos7MO
Increased investment in public transportation will get Americans to work, to education, and to healthcare, and it will also get our nation to more job creation, less traffic congestion and cleaner air.
@9FW9S29Progressive 7mos7MO
Public transportation is much more efficient in carrying people than private transportation. Much of public transit throughout America is under-funded and therefore lacks quality service. If public transit was invested more, there would be more job opportunities and improved access to amenities. Only funding private transportation will only encourage private transportation, making there be even more private vehicles on the road, causing road congestion. Public transportation improves community health, brings economic benefits to the community, improves fuel efficiency, reduces air pollution, improves road congestion, improves community mobility, and provides an equitable transportation system. Therefore, it is essential that efficient and sufficient transportation is funded properly.
Public transportation is essential in our conversion to a more climate friendly plant. America has sat idle for too long. We should follow the examples of European countries.
@98HRPKD7mos7MO
Yes I agree with this comment, public transportation is a important, and will not only improve the economy but help those who do have cars, and will also help combat climate change
@PATdirk 6mos6MO
Public transportation hardly gets any funding as it is and it would be beneficial to peoples health and an efficient way of making both long and short distance trips
@9GJWZ93 6mos6MO
Absolutely, and there is no possible way to get to most places outside large cities. There should be more public transit access within and between cities and towns, but also a cross-country high speed rail system, like the ones already implemented in Europe and other parts of the world. It would increase people's travel, strengthen the economy, and allow more national unity.
@9GJVVD76mos6MO
Yes I strongly agree, we need to have walkable cities and we should make public transportation, such as busses, more accesible to everyone.
@9GKFN65 6mos6MO
The most socially conscious of urban planners would agree that good public transportation is a must for a good city. Our urban centers rely too heavily on cars which leads to more environments getting taken over by roads, congested traffic, and over less convenience for average people. We need more buses, more subways, and more trains. There needs to be more space for people to just walk, not everything has to be made to accommodate cars.
@9GL5PSC 6mos6MO
I definitely agree. I feel that there are too many vehicles out on the road today. I went to Germany a few months ago, and in the town center, there was nothing but stores, open space, and a tram line. There was a circle in the center lined by fountains, and there were plenty of setting areas. The place was beautiful. We don't have anything like that in the U.S. I wish there were, though, because a few of my friends and I went to hang out, which was very relaxing. The experience was indescribable. I wish there were these spaces in the U.S.
@9GJZRDY6mos6MO
Public transport provides massive positive externalities that are not accurately captured by the free market: reducing traffic, emissions and car-associated deaths, improving land values in the local area, improving health by promoting walking/cycling etc.
@9GKY36H 6mos6MO
Public transportation, especially carbon neutral public transportation is the best way to fight climate while also allowing the Internal Combustion Engine to stay alive. Not everyone wants to drive a boring electric vehicle. The government has no right to keep us from buying a car that we enjoy driving, which means an actual engine and maybe a manual transmission. You can't blame this shift in climate on the car alone. More industrial companies and factories should become carbon neutral, not just the car. Plus, an increase in spending on gasoline alternatives, like the synthetic fuel Porsche has been experimenting with and Hydrogen power is also a great compromise.
@9GM2YHQIndependent6mos6MO
I agree, the more public transportation and more efficient it is, the less carbon footprint we'll have
@9FLLR33Independent7mos7MO
If we increase the quality of public transportation. Less people would use car, reducing traffic and C2Oin the air. This also decreases crime that happen in subway.
@9GDTWP36mos6MO
Public transportation is a widely used form of transportation as a lot of people may not have a license or have access to a car. Increasing spending on public transportation can help reduce traffic congestion as there would be fewer cars on the road. There are also possible environmental benefits as newer models of busses run on electricity rather than gasoline or diesel.
@9GGLJTC6mos6MO
Public transportation is a solution to many problems that exist in the modern world. Not only can it help cut down emission rates, but also provides an affordable way of transportation for those who cannot afford a private vehicle. It can also limit automobile accidents by making sure the operators are educated and licensed.
@9GHM8CQ 6mos6MO
Most spending that people think is allocated to Public Transportation is used to refurbish and build new highways. A small portion is used for buses, trains, and light railways, so more should be used for these specific options.
@9GHNYP36mos6MO
More should go to trains, light rails, and buses. As someone from the Bay Area, we have an amazing public transportation. It is mostly clean and safe as well and it pollutes a lot less. It is also faster due to traffic and allows less traffic on the freeway. And for many, it is a much more affordable option than driving a car.
@9GHNCLV6mos6MO
Agreed, there's no reason why we can't invest in more public transportation. Size is no excuse when China leads the world in high speed rail.
@9GHNCFPConstitution6mos6MO
I agree with author as public transportation is used by many for their jobs and has been seen to be unsanitary and unsafe in certain instances.
@9G8B87H6mos6MO
Public transport is essential to better commute times. It is also cheaper, environmentally friendly, public, and traffic is not as bad with public transport only roads.
@9FWB96Y7mos7MO
Public transportation is an extremely important asset. In addition to providing an essential service for Americans without cars, it is also a good solution for reducing emissions for global warming.
@98HRPKD7mos7MO
Yes I agree with this comment, public transportation is a important, and will not only help those who do have cars, but will help combat climate change and improve the economy
@9FWCCRBPeace and Freedom7mos7MO
Car accidents occur very often, especially in California; you need a car to go somewhere. However, through public transportation, it will make a lot of things easier.
Yes. Not only does it make transportation more accessible but it reduces the negative impact on the environment.
@9GGYSRT6mos6MO
We should increase spending on Public Transportation so U.S citizens have more accessible ways to travel if they don't have their own private vehicle.
@9GRMBW5Libertarian6mos6MO
Public transport reduces transmission, allows poorer people to use transportation without spending a fortune on a car, is easier to access and reduces traffic in crowded cities. An overabundance of cars leads to traffic and a lot of emissions.
@9GCR82Q6mos6MO
A sustainable future is built upon sustainable transportation and infrastructure. We need develop communities that are walkable and promote communal centers in order to combat climate change and restore a true sense of community
@9GF7YR5Independent6mos6MO
Public transit is a very nice thing to have when it is of high quality and high efficiency. The US is way behind other countries especially when it comes to high speed rails, specifically. I believe public transportation is viewed as a solution only to be use by lower class individuals. I think that with more investment this stigma could be changed and public transit could reach a broader market and provide benefits to more people.
@9GF5CV46mos6MO
Public Transportation allows the public to rely on other forms of transportation other than automobiles, thus, reducing carbon emission and saving the public thousands of dollars on gas, car repairs, etc.. It would also prevent the deaths of people and allows for traffic to be limited.
@9G8NZDT6mos6MO
Public transportation is a major source and way of life for millions. Improving it doesn’t just help those that use it but others prosper. We should have clean and highly functional systems for our people and others to use at all times anywhere in the land.
@9G7Z68Q6mos6MO
Public transportation is vital to how cities function as well as across country travel. If public transportation were to be removed it would only increase the gas used. It would also heavily affect those who cannot afford their own transportation and rely on public transportation to move around.
@9GG6KW56mos6MO
I think that we should have good transportation for the environment and for people that can't afford cars
@9GHDPTH6mos6MO
Most places in the US require a car to get around and people should not have to pay to buy and maintain a car just to live. It would be much simpler for high-population areas to use primarily public transport like the subway. Obviously, a car is a necessity in more rural areas, but a much smaller percentage of the population would require a car.
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Public Transportation is a better option compared to driving, as travel times tend to be shorter, obesity rates drop as people are sitting less, and walking more, and carbon emissions in areas with properly funded Public Transportation with good coverage and good accessibility to those walking or biking decrease.
@9GT26YN6mos6MO
It increases mobility of lower income people who can’t afford cars. Fewer people driving means less pollution, less traffic for those that must drive, and fewer accidents. It would also reduce our oil dependency.
@9FSZHRR7mos7MO
Better public transportation services help everyone by increasing job opportunities and incentivizing economic development. Our current car-centric transportation infrastructure will be unsustainable in the long run. Increasing funding for public transportation will reduce car traffic and improve air quality, too.
@9GTY9RY6mos6MO
Public transportation supports all income areas, reduces carbon emissions, and with funding, can lower the cost of transportation, and therefore it benefits everyone a lot with only a small increase in taxes that will save people money on average if more people use public transportation.
@9GRZ2WVIndependent6mos6MO
Public transportation is remkarably behind in this country compared to the advanced railway and subway system conducted by European nations such as Germany, or Asian countries such as Japan.
@9GT3PNT6mos6MO
Public transportation should be free, accessible and easy to use for all people. Reduce oil usage by reducing cars on the road.
@9FS7CL27mos7MO
Public transit is a great way to lower carbon emissions while still being able to get places nearly as fast. Public transit also receives very minimal funding as it is.
@9G69TFB6mos6MO
I believe that we need to invest more money into public transportation as our transportation needs a lot of work and to reduce carbon production it's a crucial thing to do.
Car-centric infrastructure won't be sustainable for the environment in the long run. We are behind most developed country's in access to quality public transportation. Cars should not be a necessity for Americans, as there are some Americans who aren't financially well enough to afford and maintain a car.
@9GSDQNB6mos6MO
A large part of the reason China has seen such a large economic boom is the ability of citizens to easily move within their borders. Working in a different city is possible with fast and well regulated transportation and can increase job opportunities and economic advantages for many cities and towns. It can help decrease traffic congestion on roads in large metro areas as well as lowering our carbon footprint. It can save Americans thousands of dollars a year on car maintenance and repairs. The list goes on and
@9GFYNG86mos6MO
we shouldn't reduce the spending on public transport as this would cause a huge issue for so many people and would make it so anyone who couldn't drive would just be left for the wolves essentially
People need to get around and Public transportation makes this easier. Also can reduce air pollution.
@9GF6R746mos6MO
My counter-argument is that in a large, urban population, there are many people who can't afford a car or other transportation, or just can't get around, that would be devastated by funding cuts.
@9GFHN2Z6mos6MO
My counter-argument is that in a large, urban population, there are many people who can't afford a car or other transportation, or just can't get around, that would be devastated by funding cuts.
@9FQJPXP7mos7MO
The United States is a country built on driving. Cars are a major expense for most people. They are also extremely loud and bad for the environment, and dangerous for kids. Good Public Transportation, even if paid for by taxes, would limit the necessity of a car and lower people's costs. It would also make cities quieter and safer.
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