How car-loving American cities fell so far behind their global peers on public transit

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American cities, particularly Houston, are lagging behind their global counterparts in public transit infrastructure, with a significant reliance on cars. The only train station in Houston serves a metropolitan area of 7 million people with just three intercity train arrivals per week. Upgrading US public transit to match European standards would require an investment of $4.6 trillion. This stark contrast highlights the challenges faced by urban areas in providing efficient public transportation options.