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The Lost Subways of North America

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The Lost Subways of North America

LA once had a massive public transit network with an electric railway system larger than the modern London Underground, but the US and Canada abandoned mass transit unlike other industrialized countries. This inspired Jake to write a book about the challenges and shortcomings of public transit in cities, emphasizing the importance of four main characteristics for effective public transportation to be utilized.

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