One of the paradoxes of car-dependence is that it creates a strong incentive for economic stagnation
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The basic problem with cars/roads/parking lots is this: THE MORE PEOPLE USE IT, THE LESS EFFECTIVELY IT WORKS
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Everyone knows this--the best road is the empty road. The best parking lot is the empty lot. Unfortunately, commerce needs crowds!
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Now, don't get me wrong--crowded trains aren't any more fun than crowded roads. But there's one important difference: the train still works.
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A packed highway turns a 30 minute trip into an hour. A packed train turns a 30 minute trip into a crowded 30 minute trip.
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Remember, *country and city are different worlds.* What works well in one is often a hassle and nuisance in the other.
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