This Single Photo of a Packed Trolley Illustrates the Ups and Downs of US Public Transit - Streetsblog USA
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The decline of public transit since the 1940s in U.S. cities reflects a shift in consumer preferences post-World War II, favoring automobiles over mass transit.
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During WWII, public transit was vital for commuting, with fare prices low, particularly benefiting Black Americans who used it for social mobility during the Great Migration.
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Post-war policies favored white commuters with access to mortgages and highways, while systemic inequalities kept Black Americans in urban decline without transit opportunities.
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By the 1960s, the demographic shift left public transit underfunded and politically sidelined as white riders moved to suburban areas, neglecting urban transit needs.
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