"The only train station in Houston, the US's fourth-largest city, is a diminished, morose sight, serving a metropolitan area of about 7 million people with just three intercity trains a week."
"To bring public transit in major American cities up to world-class status, it would cost an enormous $4.6 trillion, involving 7,500 miles of new dedicated infrastructure for trains and buses over the next 20 years."
"Globally, transportation accounts for about a third of all planet-heating emissions, with the sector's emissions doubling since 1990 amid a growing thirst for oil to power more cars, planes and ships."
"The need for better public transit has been underscored by recent soaring gasoline costs that have hit car drivers around the world, emphasizing the importance of accessible and reliable alternatives to automotive travel."
Houston's only train station serves a metropolitan area of 7 million with just three intercity train arrivals weekly, highlighting the US's public transport deficiencies. A report indicates that improving American cities' transit systems to world-class standards would require $4.6 trillion and 7,500 miles of new infrastructure over 20 years. Compared to cities like Sydney and Hong Kong, US cities lag significantly in transit vehicle availability. Efficient public transport is essential for addressing climate change and air pollution, especially as global demand for passenger transport is expected to triple by 2050.
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