Use the figure above to answer the following question
-Given the energy consumption and operating costs per passenger-mile, one of the best overall strategies for cities to consider is ___________
A) to create carpool lanes on all major routes
B) to increase affordable, high-rise parking sites in multiple locations throughout the city
C) to create more suburban communities with work, shopping, and housing in central locations
D) to improve and increase city bus routes, providing affordable, pleasant buses
E) to create or improve a convenient, affordable, rail transit system

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Use the figure above to answer the following question
-Given the energy consumption and operating costs per passenger-mile, one of the best overall strategies for cities to consider is ___________
A) to create carpool lanes on all major routes 
B) to increase affordable, high-rise parking sites in multiple locations throughout the city 
C) to create more suburban communities with work, shopping, and housing in central locations 
D) to improve and increase city bus routes, providing affordable, pleasant buses 
E) to create or improve a convenient, affordable, rail transit system

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure above shows that rail transit has the lowest energy consumption and operating costs per passenger-mile compared to other modes of transportation. Therefore, creating or improving a rail transit system would be the best overall strategy for cities to consider.

Use the Figure Above to Answer the Following Question