Author Question: Which of these arguments best explains the pro-rail position? a. Once fully functioning, ... (Read 59 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of these arguments best explains the pro-rail position?

a. Once fully functioning, efficient, cheap mass transit systems are in place, urban Texans will change their commuting habits.
b. As Texas cities become denser, public transit will become more financially viable.
c. Light-rail holds out the promise of lessening traffic congestion and relieving the city administrations of supplying more parking downtown.
d. One person riding light-rails instead of driving a car for one year significantly reduces pollution.
e. All of these arguments explain this position.

Question 2

Which of these is not true of Texas's response to transportation challenges?

a. The mind-set of the Texas Department of Transportation has been to favor highway transportation over rail mass transit.
b. There has been a complex of interest groups in place, including oil companies,cement/asphalt/tire dealers, bus and truck companies, and road-building contractors, that has had economic interests in pushing government to build more roads instead of mass transit.
c. Texas has responded to transportation issues by being at the forefront of efforts to make cars cleaner and safer.
d. Although Texans dislike toll roads, the state has slowly been building them.
e. Although many city leaders have lent their support to mass transit, the construction of light-rail systems has been slow, and not always satisfactory.