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@9GGD5TP 2yrs2Y
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Yes, Public Transportation is essential its more sustainable than cars, not saying I don't like cars, and it will actually be more helpful to our city and surrounding cities and even states to travel on a more affordable and faster level like trains.
In 2019, the New York City Subway system required nearly $17 billion in operating expenses, which was heavily subsidized by taxpayers. The increased spending did no lead to improved services. Between 1996 and 2015, despite a 25% increase in spending, the U.S. public transit saw a decrease in ridership by about 6%.
@9KSYZK2Independent1yr1Y
That is because US public transportation is highly inefficient due to car dependency. Cars aren't bad, but relying on them creates problems. We need to give people viable alternative transportation options.
@9GGDQPC2yrs2Y
I am also of the belief that free college should be an option given to all potential students as every individual has the right to have resources to better their qaulity of life or simply be able to pursue an education because they want to.
@9H83MWG2yrs2Y
You do have the right to have resource to better your quality of life. This resource is called a job. It is very much possible to go to an in state college and live at home while working and still be debt free afterward. Even not debt free almost everyone still has a chance to pursue education if they want to.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican3mos3MO
Who's gonna pay the teacher's salaries? Someone's gotta pay for them, whether it's the student's family themselves or taxpayers (which includes the student's family).
@HelcovichEmireRepublican3mos3MO
Transportation is a luxury that should be paid by the rider, not paid for by government using taxpayer's money.
@9GGF3GT2yrs2Y
use a car, but it can be valid yet youre probably spendin more money on public transportation tan you are on usin a car
@9GYYPY3 2yrs2Y
Funding for public transportation can help improve the other issues as well. For example, it helps with the issue of climate change. According to 𝘜𝘊𝘓𝘈 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, "Every vehicle on the road releases an average of one pound of CO2 per mile driven. Compared with driving alone, taking public transportation reduces CO2 emissions by 45%, decreasing pollutants in the atmosphere and improving air quality. It's estimated that public transportation in the U.S. saves 37 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually..." (Pei).
Work Cited:
Pei, Andy. “5 Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Transportation.” UCLA Transportation, 7 Oct 2021, transportation.ucla.edu/blog/5-environmental-benefits-sustainable-transportation. Accessed 14 November 2023.
@9GYZQP72yrs2Y
help people afford electric vehicles at the same price as a cheap car cause then theyll release less gas emmisions in the future and theyd be able to get around better or convert public transit electric
@9KSYZK2Independent1yr1Y
Haha, right. More lithium mined for batteries sounds WAY more sustainable. Besides climate change, it should be known that car dependency regardless if the cars are electric or not is bad for city economies and the mental health of people.
@9GJTZNX 2yrs2Y
Cars produce smog, and regardless of your views on climate change, it is not good for our health to be inhaling lots of it. Reducing cars on the road by increasing investment in public transport will give those who do not want to drive the option to take other forms of transport and it will give those who cannot afford a car a reliable option. Most citizens will benefit, even those not intending on taking public transport as their travel times will decrease. Public transport investment will also make cities a source of pride and strength, and it will also increase economic activity in a city.
@9GLC2BV 2yrs2Y
If we give citizens viable options for alternative transportation, they will choose what works best for themselves. The problem is there aren’t great options for alternatives. We invest heavily in cars in this country while we should have affordable options for not just inner city travel, but also commuting from suburbian areas and cross-country high speed rail systems. We are a nation of innovation and it’s time we start behaving as one instead of just claiming it. Building greater transportation systems that don’t just rely on cars will enable better access to work, childc… Read more
@9GL96ZNWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
I agree with this, i think there should be more available bus routes that travel all over the city, as well and trains, the United kingdom has trains that travel through all their cities and it is very beneficial to them
@9JDB9JC1yr1Y
The U.S. isn't the Uk though at all. Just because it worked for the UK doesn't mean the same implementation of utilizing trains alongside buses wouldn't work for the U.S. as our land is much greater, state and federal government operates differently, etc.
@9KSYZK2Independent1yr1Y
America is big, but that doesn't mean you're traveling from Seattle to Miami weekly. Rail has worked efficiently before and was very widespread (especially in the North,) and with enough determination, it can now work as well.
@9GLD9Y92yrs2Y
I agree having a more functional interstate and local road systems as well as a more developed bus and train system would greatly benefit the lower to middle class and cut down on fuel spending on just cars.
@9FP2M7F2yrs2Y
By switching from car-dependency to public transportation, we can save money on expensive and redundant highway infrastructure, slow climate change by reducing the amount of combustion-engines on the road, oil prices won't impact citizens as much, and our cities are better off for it. Many people believe that it won't be possible for the U.S. to have extensive public transportation but they forget that the United States was built by railroads and there have been several cities with efficient tram-lines but most have been removed in favor of private automobiles.
@9GRV52KWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
people that dont have cars might have a more diffucult time getting to tehir jobs. Whithout a car in this country you can't move or do anyhting.
@9GRVS5Y2yrs2Y
I agree because with more cars there is more traffic, so many forms of transportation are held up. This also doesn't take into account the other stops that must be made first
@9GRVZ952yrs2Y
I agree, and I believe we should have a good transportation system in every American city, so that no one is forced to buy a car, especially in car-dependent suburbs.
@9FRGZBV2yrs2Y
It would heavily decrease the use of cars and even the need for it which would cut emissions, cut gas prices, and be way cheaper for the impoverished Americans. It would also reduce the need for roads and make cities more walk-able which would create a stronger community which would make it safer to go out even if you were a kid by yourself.
@9GSL8RM2yrs2Y
Besides creating more opportunities, public transit and carpooling also means less cars on the road, therefore leading to less congestion and emissions. This all helps to reduce travel times while also benefitting the environment.
@9GYSDSS2yrs2Y
Public transportation is a great way to reduce a large amount of our emissions, will boost our economy, and support low-income individuals.
Public transportation budgets should be increased because with the American car centered infrastructure that we currently have public transportation is a necessity that a lot of lower class people rely on for their day to day life. Increasing public transportation budgets would also help in climate control by reducing the number of people who need to take cars everywhere because that’s the only way to get places.
Public transportation offers a multitude of compelling benefits, supported by data and statistics. Environmentally, it significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions per passenger mile compared to individual cars, contributing to the fight against climate change. Economically, investments in public transit stimulate job creation and promote business development. Individually, it proves more cost-effective than private car ownership, saving commuters thousands of dollars annually. Safety statistics demonstrate that public transit is a safer mode of transportation than private vehicles. Additio… Read more
@9GQ4T2S2yrs2Y
Providing low cost resources for transportation assists the economy, and empowers more people to lower their emissions. We should also fund for public transportation using renewable resources for energy.
@9H3NBF3Independent2yrs2Y
public transportation is important for people who can't afford cars or need to go a short distance. this can help enable people to work who didn't have the opportunity before
Public transportation reduces congestion (therefore reducing CO2 emissions). It also connects rural counties with other areas. In addition, it makes major cities safer.
@9FPNWZP2yrs2Y
Public Transport is the most efficient way to transport large amounts of people going between two locations with frequent traffic, freeing up roadways for freight transport, and for those who are unable to conveniently access public transport
@9GY9Z6J2yrs2Y
Once they help improve public transportation it will only better the lives of everyone that uses public trasnportation because it will help them in getting to places faster.
@9FTSX5G2yrs2Y
An extensive public transportation system would reduce carbon emissions, and would reduce the worry of gas prices. The US should stop favoring big car companies and should favor the common people and there needs.
@9FQ9BDM2yrs2Y
Public transportation, not only makes it easier for people to travel between areas within a country. It also can make it cheaper and more effective to travel.
@9FPXDM52yrs2Y
A lot of people rely on public transportation to be able to get to work, school, or buisness attendees. I do not think we should remove public transportation as well simply because it holds so much power with climate change as well.
@9GSVCQ32yrs2Y
public transportation helps decrease the global gasses in the atmosphere, we have too many cars on the road with unnecessary waste
@9GS26842yrs2Y
It would help people to be able to have more jobs or better jobs if they had more axcess to different types of transportation.
@9GSRPTF2yrs2Y
Say a country like Japan uses more public transportation than a major metropolitan city in the US or any small town in the US. In 2019 the amount of people using just the train in Japan was 25.19 billion. However the US was 32.5 million. Given how much larger the US is compared to Japan the numbers are shocking showing how much more used and better Japan is at innovating for the people.
@9GG4RKM2yrs2Y
It helps reduce traffic congestion on roads, which in turn reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
@9GHCC2V2yrs2Y
Public Transportation is a key factor in allowing people who can't transport themselves to places that they are needed. Therefore, we should increase spendings on making sure that everyone, gets to these places that they cannot afford to get their themselves.
@9GWKF48Progressive2yrs2Y
For one, shifting from a car to public transit will reduce up to 2.2 tons of CO2 annually per individual.
@9FLBD972yrs2Y
Public transportation is a lot more efficient than cars and produce less waste. If we manage to make the public transit better for the environment and make it more appealing, a lot less people would need to use their cars.
Yes we should we should spend more on public transportation because if a person doesn’t have a way to get someone they could always go to the transportation place and get a ride.
If we give citizens viable options for alternative transportation, they will choose what works best for themselves. The problem is there aren’t great options for alternatives. We invest heavily in cars in this country while we should have affordable options for not just inner city travel, but also commuting from suburbian areas and cross-country high speed rail systems. We are a nation of innovation and it’s time we start behaving as one instead of just claiming it. Building greater transportation systems that don’t just rely on cars will enable better access to work, childc… Read more
@9GXH8LD2yrs2Y
User penetration is projected to be 35.7% in 2023 and 35.4% by 2027. Americans use public transportation 34 million times a day. Public transportation is a $79 billion industry that employs more than 430,000 people. Approximately 6,800 organizations provide public transportation in the United States.
@9FT6JH72yrs2Y
By switching to a less car dependent culture it would decrease the amount of carbon emissions that are released, improving the environment, as well as providing easier more safe transportation that is widely accessible to everyone.
@9FW9S29Progressive 2yrs2Y
Every $1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in economic returns. Every $1 billion invested in public transportation creates and supports 50,000 jobs, according to the American Public Transportation Association.
https://www.apta.com/news-publications/public-transportation-facts/
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2103.14762
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4410246/
https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20210630.810356/
https://scholars.org/contribution/why-public-transit-helps-young-people-get-work
https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/take-action-to-improve-health/what-works-for-health/strategies/public-transportation-systems
@9FNYPVN2yrs2Y
46.3% of people take the bus, it us very important for people to have a source of transportation to work and provide for their families.
Spain's High speed rail infrastructure added 60 k beds to hotels in 17 years along Spain's oldest High speed rail rout. Spain is absolutely different to the US as the US is large with many areas who's economies are small enough to not weren't High speed rail however we do need fast clean links between both coasts.
@9G8F33P2yrs2Y
The current public transportation system is extremely underfunded, it is missing some of the key components that a public transportation system needs to be viable. It leaves little to no options for transportation for those who are low income, therefore resulting in more unnecessary costs that could in turn lead to poverty, homelessness, starvation, or worse. Simply all because of an outdated, underfunded system.
@9G69TFB2yrs2Y
Most directly, trains and buses create less pollution-causing emissions than would be created if the same transit riders traveled in individual cars or even carpooled. Transit also reduces air pollution by reducing congestion for the remaining cars on the road, thus polluting less to make the same trips.
@9GWTGL42yrs2Y
move more people at once in a single vehicle it cuts down on pollution and cuts down on the amount of vehicles that need to be on the road thus reducing the traffic volume and cutting down on congestion on all the roadways.
@9GXWY6F2yrs2Y
Public transportation is a $79 billion industry that employs more than 430,000 people. Approximately 6,800 organizations provide public transportation in the United States. 45% of Americans have no access to public transportation.
@9FJFPFJ2yrs2Y
I cannot get any public transportation from home to skool and have to drive 40-60 mins bc there aint no train fam
Public transportation must be funded for safety reasons, to promote economic growth - both nationally and internationally.
The use of public transportation helps decrease the amount of cars on the road and makes it easier to get around without depending on a car as the only use to get around.
@9FLBYNW2yrs2Y
Public transportation would release less emissions as there would be less energy-inefficient vehicles on the road, and would also allow for less energy to be spent on inefficient infrastructure.
@9GXCJ7M2yrs2Y
This could be made easier for college students who commute or need to get to their job and it could lessen pollution in the air and gas usage.
@9GMV78Z2yrs2Y
Especially in big cities, public transport is incredibly important! In cities in Europe and most countries as well, there are huge nets of public transport that span the country. Its easy to get by and better for the environment than cars.
@9GHRY4Z2yrs2Y
In cities like Chicago and New York City, an est. 32% of the population uses the subway every single day. Using that metric, we have determined that around 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline get saved every year as a result. The amount saved would be drastically higher if numbers in the 50s and 60s would be using the train daily, and funding was improved for bandwidth and efficiency of transport.
Some people are priced out of opportunities simply because affording a car is too expensive. If you don't live near a public transportation station or network, you only really have the immediate area around your house. This causes people to only exist within a small area of their home or work, which promotes urban sprawl, which contributes to climate change. If you live near a network of trains or busses, you have a reliable method of transport for where you need to be, and it costs a fraction of what owning a car would take.
@9GJGDZ52yrs2Y
America is too focused on using cars to get around you can't get to basic places without one. so more public transportation would help us reduce emissions and help younger people get around.
@9GMSFHK2yrs2Y
Most of American is completely car reliant and unwalkable, which contributes to our obesity rates. Public transportation would reduce carbon emissions and make for a healthier population.
@9GJFH8H2yrs2Y
Look at the maps of our smallest and biggest towns and cities. Most provide little to no access to public transportation. If we can build sidewalks change design of roads we can find a way to provide more public transportation.
@9GJD2W62yrs2Y
Public transportation can drastically reduce vehicle emissions and needs to be expanded to provide usable service
@9GJ3VMX2yrs2Y
Transportation in the united states currently generates 29% of carbon emissions, and according to the international committee of railways, would decrease the emissions greatly .
@9H5DCSL2yrs2Y
It can solve poverty as it gives access to everybody to a safe transportation space that could be a solution for people who don't have a car
@9FZK289 2yrs2Y
On Long Island, traffic congestion is a major issue affecting millions of people who commute to work every day in their vehicles. Along with the economic cost to their families which is considerable, they put a tremendous strain on the environment by each using their own motor vehicles as opposed to using public transportation such as high speed rail. The other issue is that their quality of life is greatly impacted because they must spend several hours a day in their automobiles when they could be spending it with their families. Also, accidents are far more likely to occur when traffic congestion is high. The use of public transportation will therefore help the environment, protect people from accidents, and improve the overall quality of their lives both economically and emotionally.
@9H2CP332yrs2Y
The car isn't efficient anymore when its going at 3 miles per hour every minute, now imagine waiting in that traffic for 4 hours straight. A high speed rail could solve all these problems and is more efficient than the car, which has lost its efficiency over time.
@9FTRRM62yrs2Y
i would sa yes because if your transporting food to the us then it should be okay to transport the right stuff
@9FJ6Z2Y2yrs2Y
i think we should have people to put less for the payment to get transportation not many people have enough money for it
The more public transportation we have, the less carbon emissions there will be, therefore an increase in focus in public transportation will better our environmental situation.
@9GNML62Independence2yrs2Y
Public transportation is a resource that should be more heavily invested in as it harms nearly no one, regardless of whether one uses it, and should do only good to those that do rely on public transport
@9GMC6LT2yrs2Y
Not everyone can afford a car and individual cars for each person cause a lot of pollution, public transport or even just more walkable cities and towns, would make it easier for everyone to get from place to place, and it would help reduce pollution. It would also potentially reduce traffic.
@9GNM4642yrs2Y
WIthout public transportation people are bound to cars which are horribly space and fuel inefficient. There are uses for cars but going to the grocery store or work should not be one of them.
@9G2MZP22yrs2Y
A typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of CO2 per year. This assumes the average gasoline vehicle on the road today has a fuel economy of about 22.2 miles per gallon and drives around 11,500 miles per year. Every gallon of gasoline burned creates about 8,887 grams of CO2.
In the United States, about 3.6 million people, or 46.3% of all public transportation commuters, reported the bus as their primary commuting mode. In 2019, public transportation commuters made up about 5% of all workers in the United States.
@9G8BR7G2yrs2Y
With more funds into public transportation traffic will be a lot faster and also allow for those who don't have a car to be able to make it to A to B and not be stuck at home.
@9F7T6TLRepublican2yrs2Y
While our systematic review suggests that better access to public transport and higher levels of job accessibility increases employment probabilities, meta-regression analysis requires more consistent transport measures.
@9FC26462yrs2Y
Public transport already sucks, why not make it cheaper/free ; it's not going to get better if it's more expensive anyways
@9F9GKVJProgressive2yrs2Y
Running out of time so: "Also, having been to other countries, it's just simply better to have a viable option to walk to places. Especially as it promotes business with window shopping. Same reason people love malls - to exist outside of home and work/school."
@9F9GH98Independent2yrs2Y
Well if we redirect public transportation to actually be helpful for the pedestrian and community of the nation then we would hopefully see the benefits of transportation not meant to serve gas companies, fast food, and other corporate entities.
@9FWB96Y2yrs2Y
It is a very personal issue to me, since I cannot drive due to medical restrictions, and it is very difficult to get around without some measure of public transportation. With a single effective route between large cities, both traffic and pollution could be hugely reduced.
@9H4Z8482yrs2Y
Disregarding public transportation's favorable environmental impacts as compared to cars, public transportation reduces traffic, improves mobility, and positively affects health and happiness.
@9G6HT632yrs2Y
Public transportation should be faster and it should have something built in to tell the stop the bus is at to prevent people from forgetting to get of the bus when they need to
@9GLGJ9J2yrs2Y
Public Transportation should be free because some people don't have the money to get an ride and it will be better because people spend more money on public Transportation more then food.
Public Transportation is essential its and reliable fro anyone. it will actually be more helpful to our planet to travel on a more affordable way and faster way like a train
@9GMMRY32yrs2Y
Roads are for humans not cars, cars manufacturers lobbied for road laws to promote car sales. Adding more lanes doesn't fix anything. HIGH SPEED RAIL EVERYWHERE ACROSS THE US NOW!
@9GKWDQ32yrs2Y
Public transport would would make cities much more habitable for residents not driving cars, increased walkability, and reduce the unneccessary size of parking lots and spread out cities.
@9G3QZHKProgressive2yrs2Y
More public transportation would help the economy since it would decrease the spending and the need for other means of transportation like individual cars. It would help the environment because there would be less of an output of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide per person in America. Overall, people would be at ease with each other because of the community it could build and the stress that it takes away from having to pay for all of the possible mechanical issues that cars come with.
@9GCHKXM2yrs2Y
- Tokyo Metro System covers lots of area, on time performance is well, efficient, cheap, consistent, and quick
Transportation is a must for human being not relying on driving yourself for multiple reasons. It is not great in many places where people can go to work from home easily especially in the bay area. So more infratsrcture cost is absolutely needed. With Uber, Lyft and Cruise the need is reducing for public transportation but trains and speed trains are in need. It speaks high of the country's standards like Europe.
@9GNLG7C2yrs2Y
By increasing funding on public transportation, we are directly saving the climate and taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
@9GLGLBT2yrs2Y
I agree with this statement because people who actually drive a whole bunch of people's places can be actually tiring to those who fulfill these types of jobs. One for driving all day and all night, then the other for gas prices and other additional fees
@9FWWVS52yrs2Y
Examples of economic benefits : https://www.apta.com/research-technical-resources/economic-impact-of-public-transit/
Good for drivers: https://t4america.org/portfolio/la-transit-strike/ In Los Angeles for example, transit strikes showed that transit usage contributed to 47% less congestion on LA highways.
@9GF6R742yrs2Y
My argument is that in urban environments, there is more need for transportation, and since America is rapidly urbanizing, there will be more urban environments.
@9GLRBVS2yrs2Y
Provide more context, data, or statistics to convince someone to agree with your Yes position on Public Transportation?
@9YHTLF58mos8MO
Let's say that it takes 30 minutes to drive to work if you have no traffic jams, but traffic jams happen nearly everyday causing that 30 minutes to become 75 minutes. If the public planners build a railway that goes 100 miles per hour (around 15 mph faster than the highway without traffic jams) we could cut commuting time by 10-15 minutes with this option. That is the solution that europe took and in some countries the railway is making a profit of this method.
@9NWBKP91yr1Y
Economic Growth and Job Creation
Job Creation: According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports approximately 50,000 jobs.
Traffic Reduction and Efficiency
Congestion Costs: The Texas A&M Transportation Institute reports that traffic congestion costs U.S. drivers nearly $87 billion annually in wasted fuel and lost time.
Environmental Sustainability
Reduced Emissions: Public transportation produces significantly less pollution per passenger mile than private cars. The APTA notes that public transportation reduces the nation's carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annually.
Long-Term Cost Savings
Infrastructure Longevity: Investing in public transportation today can alleviate the need for much more expensive road expansions and repairs in the future.
@9LWSTTT1yr1Y
Investing in public transportation yields substantial economic benefits, with every dollar spent generating approximately $4 in economic returns, according to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). This investment not only creates direct and indirect jobs—supporting about 50,000 jobs for every $1 billion invested—but also significantly reduces transportation costs and increases access to essential services for urban dwellers.
Environmental and health benefits are equally significant. Public transit produces 45% lower carbon dioxide emissions per mile than private… Read more
@9LTW4K71yr1Y
The American Public Transportation Association provide informtaion regarding why the government should increase funding. More public transportation means more economic oppurtunities, more developed cities, and safer and more clean travel
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