Cars Vs Trains in the DMV

Here in the DMV we are constantly stuck in traffic throughout different hours of the day. During rush hour it could take up to five hours to get back to your place of living when on the regular it would take way less. Also with gas prices skyrocketing it is becoming more of a major problem financially. In my article Robert Thompson suggest streetcars, amtrak and the local metro as better alternatives to save money. The only issue is this idea is being shut down by political figures.

In Thompson article he suggest, that we eliminate the usage of cars and planes and this will reduce our addiction to oil saving our country tons of money. He provides a blueprint to where these transportation system will reach and payment alternatives. I feel Thompson may be on to something. Driving in the DMV can get hecked and does cause a hugh problem financially with gas prices rising. Although we have this issue, I feel that it would be a longer process traveling places by trains and street cars. We have to remember that Americans are not that patient. Therefore, oil will continue to be purchased and cars will continue to be used until a soild blueprint is created to eliminated the traffic and escalating gas prices.