For the most part, higher gas prices don't induce drivers to take public transit. Extra time required for public transit is a major disincentive.
"A survey conducted by Metrolink two years ago found that 10% of new riders considered the trains a way to cut back on fuel costs. But six months later, only 50% of those respondents were still riding regularly, said Denise Tyrrell, a Metrolink spokeswoman.
...'That's a really difficult change to make for most people,' said Genevieve Giuliano, professor of transportation policy and planning at USC. 'If they take the bus, it takes twice as long to get to work and it affects everything else they do during the day.'"
Thanks to Joel Franklin
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