Public Transportation

This English Lesson will focus on the need for public transportation options in larger metropolitan areas where there is a shortage of space for a growing number of cars and privately owned vehicles.

Check out this TED talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/jonas_eliasson_how_to_solve_traffic_jams

Check out the article:
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1603/160331-women-only-m.html

"I love public transportation! Who wants to sit in a car and be angry at other drivers for eight hours? I'd rather sit on a bus or train and read a book."
- Hong Chau

Questions

• How do you usually travel?
•  Do you use public transportation often? Why? How? When?
•  What are the benefits of public transportation?
•  Is there a downside to public transportation?
•  Would you rather travel by train, airplane, or bus?
•  Should public transportation be free or very cheap?
•  Do you think the public transportation in Columbus is good? Why?
•  Where is the best public transportation in the world?
•  Do you think public transportation is safe?
•  What is the future of public transit?

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