@jenniferplusplus they did that in Houston when they built the light rail initially, sort of. They gave the hospitals in the medical center free passes to give their staff so they could car pool to the southern most point of the rail and ride it in to town. Unsure how effective it was or if it's still in practice. Personally yeah would rather have it open for all but you know, puritanical anti-homeless rhetoric.

@jenniferplusplus The feds subsidize metro transit passes for employees in DC, which is a good start.

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Good proposals like that also need effective political campaigns to actually become policy though and remember that the electorate does not vote based on reason and data.

The majority of voters choose based on their feelings which are easily manipulated by nefarious actors like Rupert Murdoch.

@jenniferplusplus If we paid people to encourage healthier behaviors, we'd probably solve a lot of social problems.

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People are so blind to the incredulous destruction to our cities that are caused by autos, taking away all our safety and freedom of movement. Our society is so brainwashed by the automotive industry that when they see what they've lost right in front of their face, they always have to blame the victim or something else (but usually the victim). A child can't walk without supervision because of cars, a person cannot commute by bicycle because of cars, living is too dangerous.

@jenniferplusplus even people that drive should get behind this, as it would mean fewer cars on the road, so less traffic.

@jenniferplusplus all those old cable cars and electric buses with overhead wires also show that it can be done since centuries with electricity only. Now get the energy from renewable sources and bingo, An easier more environmental friendly works for everyone but the fossil industry which directly destroys our liveable environment.

@jenniferplusplus I don't have one right now (I used to, the outlay is pricey though), but in Ireland you can buy public transport tickets that give you tax credits: https://www.taxsaver.ie/