But there's a lot of work to do. Along with a multitude of car-centric cities that need to change their ways, America lags behind the rest of the world where infrastructure is concerned. In 2017, our country's infrastructure received a D+ rating from the American Society for Civil Engineers. Public transportation, or the lack thereof, was one of many avenues that led to America's poor infrastructure score.
At its core, public transportation should help ease automobile traffic congestion and make it easier for citizens to travel in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Securing widespread access to public transit is vital, especially for those who have no other choice when it comes to transportation.
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