What the U.S. Can Learn from Global Transit Networks
The United States leads the world in vehicle miles traveled per capita, with Americans driving nearly 16,000 miles yearly—about twice as much as people in other developed countries. Notably, this trend is largely confined to the last 100 years. For example, Los Angeles once boasted the largest electric train network in the world until the 1920s. Alternatively, cities in Europe and Asia have embraced transit systems that are efficient, accessible, and sustainable—offering valuable lessons for the U.S. to consider.