[paulryanrogers]

> A car isn't a "want" for most people outside of major US cities. It's a need.

It doesn't have to stay this way. Smaller cities and towns can invest in public transportation. Activities which must be in person could be decentralized to more local sites.

[grej]

It seems likely there will be a lot less interest in public transit investment after the pandemic. Not more.

[zachkatz]

I think you're probably right. It'll be cycling's time to shine.

[coryrc]

Seattle/King County metro diesel buses gets 50 passenger-miles per gallon of diesel. Better than average, but not enough for preventing climate change. They're also still running nearly all buses empty these past weeks, so that's 0 mpg.

[paulryanrogers]

Buses don't have to run on diesel