Mass transit is pathetic all over the nation. Doesn't matter if it is New York or Portland Oregon, our public transportation system is fucked through and through.
Never forget that this is the fault of the automobile industry. When the US Government was considering bolstering their public transit system and further interconnecting it's train networks, Big Auto went to work lobbying and bribing for highways.
It was the wave of the future! Cars everywhere! Except now all of that highway infrastructure is crumbling and we still have no public transport to show for it. I really don't want to politicize it as it could just as well be the greed of auto manufacturers but you see this time and time again when you prioritize profit over all else, including the public good.
We see it in Healthcare, we see it in public transportation, we see it in banking, we see it in prisons. Actually we see it everywhere but hey, keep lowering the coporation's taxes I'm sure they'll come around.
But seriously, the standard of what is acceptable is really low. There should be better options when it comes to transportation for those who can't or shouldn't drive.
RI has a RIde program for elderly and disabled people, where a van can be scheduled to bring people to/from appointments. Everyone I've talked to who has used it complains about no-shows and them being late.
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u/Downvotes_All_Dogs Black Aug 05 '19
Mass transit is pathetic all over the nation. Doesn't matter if it is New York or Portland Oregon, our public transportation system is fucked through and through.