U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has initiated the 'Great American Road Trip,' celebrating car culture while overlooking that many urban residents, particularly in New York, prefer not to own cars. Duffy failed to provide practical alternatives to driving, as Amtrak, America’s rail service, is characterized by slow speed and frequent delays, diminishing its appeal. Unlike various international rail systems, U.S. trains lack efficiency and accessibility to tourist destinations. This predicament emphasizes the need for improved rail infrastructure rather than the expansion of highways, a sentiment echoed in discussions with transportation experts like Pete Buttigieg.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's 'Great American Road Trip' promotes driving, but many urban Americans, particularly New Yorkers, prefer not to own cars.
Amtrak's shortcomings—including being slow and frequently delayed—highlight the inadequacy of U.S. rail services compared to international standards.
The decades-long emphasis on car culture has undermined the rail system, limiting travel options and leaving American urbanites with fewer alternatives.
City Nerd Ray Delahanty interviews former Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg, suggesting improvements for American rail travel do not rely on building more highways.
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