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Isn’t talking about taking the bus just THE BEST? Er, no. Our latest post looks at the urban impact of a lack of public transport culture.
From the article:
“ The sense of community is a critical part of building transit ridership, almost as important as the service itself. If people feel their choice of transportation isolates them from their peers, they will go out of their way to avoid it. On the other hand, a strong perception of community around a mode of transportation will actually draw users in.”
People in Atlanta joke that complaining about traffic or your commute is the surest, easiest way to get a conversation going with a stranger. Talking about something that happened while you were on or waiting for a city bus, on the other hand, is an almost certain recipe for silence and uncomprehending blinks. If the people you’re talking to are older than 25, and they realize that you’re not talking about a commuter bus, it’s pretty well guaranteed.
(Source: thisbigcity)
