There's a reason why every industrialized nation (and many third world nations!) have better public transportation than the US. The US really focuses on having your own personal vehicle for transportation. There are a lot of places where if you didn't drive there they don't want to see you.
We have intensely taxed gasoline in BC and it's terrible on the wallet, but good for the economy and transportation maintenance I guess.
There's a reason why every industrialized nation (and many third world nations!) have better public transportation than the US. The US really focuses on having your own personal vehicle for transportation. There are a lot of places where if you didn't drive there they don't want to see you.