This issue’s cover story, “The Looming Crisis in Mass Transit,” is an intriguing historical perspective on a subject vital to our nation’s health. For nearly 100 years, the car has defined America, powered our growth, and given us the ability to live wherever we choose. But today, with fuel prices rising and the population surging, it is time to think about shifting our nation’s emphasis away from the automobile and toward mass transit.
To learn about the other stories in this issue, watch this video from Editorial Director Steven Slon.