About 54% of New York City residents use public transit, more than any other city in the US. Portland, in comparison, is about 13%. And as we know, not using cars is good for the environment, right?
Well–despite the majority of its population forsaking cars, New York can’t keep up. In a few decades, an extensive study predicts all-day rush hours and transit crammed beyond capacity.
But that’s not all: Due to population growth, New York is running out of electricity and housing. One of the city’s answers? Why its own branded condom, of course.
I wish I knew the answer, but I do know this: green buildings and solar arrays and technological innovation are not going to solve this one.
Surely the imminent quarter-mile tall World Trade Center replacement will help; it’s going to be green, after all…
2 responses so far ↓
1 Charles // Feb 1, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Very surprising to see the rank of Portland in terms of commuting. Even Minneapolis does better. But it looks like this figure only considers mass transit and not walking or biking. Interesting.
2 The Impact of No Impact Man // May 16, 2007 at 10:57 am
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