California aims to emulate New York in saving public transit despite car obsession
🚗 California aims to emulate New York in saving public transit despite car obsession.
California residents like Sadaf Zahoor, who depend on public transit and have never owned a car, fear that the financial struggles of transit agencies in San Francisco and Oakland may lead to reduced services. These agencies, which have relied on federal aid that is set to expire, faced a significant decline in ridership during the pandemic and are now dealing with budget deficits. While the agencies have requested assistance from the state government, including a spending plan similar to New York's, the automobile-reliant culture of California makes it a challenging sell.
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