I'm American, and support for transit infrastructure has a strong political divide here.

The left generally supports passenger rail, with higher support in urban centers and cities where commuter rail has existed longer (Washington DC, NYC).

The center-left somewhat supports passenger rail and busses, but often with the idea that public transportation is a service for the poor. There is a general preference for public highway infrastructure.

The center-right and far right almost unilaterally prefer highway infrastructure with opposition to rail and bus services, and generally support privatization.

Is the relationship between political alignment and attitudes towards transit similar?


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