In the U.S., public transportation largely plays a secondary role compared to personal vehicles, with only 3.5% of workers using transit nationwide. However, certain remote cities show significant public transit use, with Elko, NV, leading at 12%. Cities with legacy rail systems, student populations, or tourism drive demand for alternative transportation. The ranking of remote cities relies on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, focusing on workers commuting by public transit in cities with over 10,000 residents.
In remote cities like Elko, NV, 12% of workers commute using public transit, comparable to many suburbs in larger metropolitan areas. This indicates a higher uptake in transit where it is typically overlooked.
Robust bus or rail systems in remote areas provide mobility usually associated with dense urban centers, challenging the assumption that public transit only thrives in major cities.
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