The ‘Affordability Crisis’ Conversation Can’t Leave Out the Cost of Cars
We can't talk about Americans' empty wallets without talking about our empty buses and sidewalks.
9:03 PM PST on January 6, 2026
We can’t talk about Americans’ empty wallets without talking about our empty buses and sidewalks.
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