Car Culture

Society

Why Do Americans Hate Public Transportation? Understanding the Cultural, Economic, and Practical Factors of America’s Obsession with Private Cars

September 23, 2024 by Tse Ho 11 min read

Explore why Americans prefer private cars over public transit. Learn about cultural, economic, and practical factors shaping U.S. transportation habits and a…

Society

Why Are There So Many Billboards Along American Streets?

September 15, 2024 by Steven Peck 8 min read

Explore why billboards dominate American streets. Learn how car culture, advertising laws, and infrastructure shape this iconic part of the US landscape.

Society

Why Does the U.S. Have So Few Passenger Trains?

August 18, 2024 by Gen Huan 9 min read

Explore why the U.S. has so few passenger trains despite its size and innovation. Learn about historical, economic, and cultural factors shaping American tra…