City planners have to keep their careers in the face of overwhelming power of the oil industry. They cannot, and will not, advocate for fare-free public transit.
They will say that even if it is to be fare-free, it must be upgraded first.
Why?
Because while there is a large majority in favor of better public transit, when it gets to actually improving, it is easy to get bogged down in divisive detail. Which bus line should get more buses first? Where should we put rail?
To avoid this, build a mass movement for fare-free public transportation. After it is free, it will become obvious where to spend money for better service.
#farefreefirst
They will say that even if it is to be fare-free, it must be upgraded first.
Why?
Because while there is a large majority in favor of better public transit, when it gets to actually improving, it is easy to get bogged down in divisive detail. Which bus line should get more buses first? Where should we put rail?
To avoid this, build a mass movement for fare-free public transportation. After it is free, it will become obvious where to spend money for better service.
#farefreefirst
