Mass Transit Use Increases

American Voices

July 28, 2006 | ISSUE 42•30

Predictably, rising gas prices have led to an increase in mass-transit use. What do you think?

Mass transit is a perfect solution. The thought of wasting money on gas disgusts me, and the thought of walking anywhere downright terrifies me.

Julia Harrison
Technical Consultant
On the bright side, the additional people on the subways gives me a whole new variety of potential stab victims.

Joe Varick
Office Manager
I miss being alone in my car. You should see the looks I get when I toss my empty McDonald's wrappers in the row behind me, sing along loudly to my music, and flip people off.

Erik Doe
Systems Analyst

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