Most urban areas across the world have invested in some form of high-volume rapid transit, working to provide a cheaper, more sustainable alternative to driving for their citizens. The United States, however, has fallen drastically behind in this field, with a large majority of cities across the nation hosting nothing but miles and miles of suburban sprawl.
While some cities in the US, such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, have considerable transit networks, others, like Houston and Orlando, fall considerably short.
Raleigh falls into that category, yet our city is in a unique situation. The region is one of the fastest-growing in the nation and is home to major corporations and 3 world-class universities, yet there’s no viable way to get around without driving…