By Daniel Sperling and Steven Polzin
This commentary is based on, “Three Revolutions: Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future,” by Daniel Sperling, published February 2018 (
Island Press)
Bad news for transit keeps rolling in.
Transit ridership declined in 34 of the 40 largest metropolitan areas over the past three years. New York’s subway woes continue, Washington Metro struggles with funding and maintenance and, even in Los Angeles with its massive rail system buildout supported by $120 billion in tax increases over 40 years, ridership is declining.
Explanations for declining ridership include low gasoline prices, economic growth, increasing car ownership, immigrants’ fear of using transit,
homeless loitering, and safety and security concerns.
While ridership routinely…
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