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When Transit isn't Built to be Transit (with RMTransit)

The Urbanist Agenda

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The Hidden Costs of Infrastructure: A Comparison of Rail and Road Projects

This chapter explores the narrative of cost overruns in infrastructure, focusing on California's high-speed rail project versus less-publicized interstate projects. It examines the cultural bias favoring personal vehicles over public transit and advocates for transit-oriented development amidst an excess of road infrastructure in North America.

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