DOT is trying to fix things, at least somewhat, but can’t build transit unless Congress allocates money. Also m, they can only implement political priorities: what happens without “Amtrak Joe”?
DOT can advise that towns and cities change zoning to encourage denser population centers and transit-oriented development, but they can’t actually do anything about it. That’s all under local government
https://www.transit.dot.gov/
DOT is trying to fix things, at least somewhat, but can’t build transit unless Congress allocates money. Also m, they can only implement political priorities: what happens without “Amtrak Joe”?
DOT can advise that towns and cities change zoning to encourage denser population centers and transit-oriented development, but they can’t actually do anything about it. That’s all under local government