If You Build It...

By Matthew Yglesias
Despite a hefty and unfortunate fare increase, Metro ridership is way up in recent months. It's almost as if when regions invest in creating reasonable alternatives to driving, commuters are able to adapt to increased fuel prices by switching their travel patterns around. Some might say further such investments would be a good idea.

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http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2008/05/if-you-build-it/44700/