Public Transit Underinvestment
$600M annual deficit + 5% fare hikes
Transit systems deliberately underfunded to force car ownership that costs 10x more. Forced car ownership costs $12,000-$18,000 vs $1,200-$2,000 for transit.
The real cost
$12,000-$18,000 car vs $1,200-$2,000 transit annually
How to not get wrecked
- 1Prioritize housing near transit lines
- 2Support candidates who fund transit
- 3Use multiple transit modes
- 4Advocate for employer transit benefits
Related money drains
#30
Car Ownership Total Cost Deception
$1,370-$1,623/month actual cost
A "$400 car payment" often means $1,600/month once you add insurance, gas, and maintenance.
#31
Young Driver Insurance Penalty
462% age penalty
Young drivers pay nearly 5x more for car insurance: $3,550+/year vs $768 for 35+.
#32
Provincial Insurance Oligopoly
152% difference between provinces
Car insurance varies 152% by province. Alberta vs Saskatchewan can mean $2,000+/year.
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