Public transportation in the United States often struggles to keep up with systems found in other parts of the world. While a few major American cities boast impressive train and bus networks, the country as a whole remains heavily dependent on personal cars.
To figure out what it would take to bring American transit up to global standards, we must look at some of the challenges plaguing the system. From political roadblocks and aging infrastructure to cultural preferences and urban design, the reasons are complex.
In this gallery, we explpre why American public transportation falls behind global leaders. Click to know more.