MIAMI | Development Thread

[chris08876]

^^^^^

But Private Dick, can you honestly say that is true for most U.S. cities? I can understand that your from DC, which has an excellent transit network, but for most American cities which sprawl on the level of Miami, unless you want to take the bus everywhere, driving is still the major mode of transportation for citizens. Take cities like Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Dallas, Jacksonville and Charlotte for example. Can you look at the layout of these cities, with their vast size, many over 200 sq miles, and tell me that driving is not necessary? Sure people could take the bus, but the sprawl layout of these places, like most U.S. cities makes it very hostile to transit. Coupled with poor transit and driving on cities that grew out of the high way, it seems like a viable option to use an automobile.

Attempts are being made, but even with that, there should be some acknowledgment that American transit is way behind most global cities. Transportation statistics show it. Most Americans prefer to drive. If there was adequate coverage, who wouldn't want to save on auto expenses and fuel for a cheaper alternative. It just isn't there for most.