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Despite Transit Options, Bay Area Commuters Stick with Cars

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Despite their eco-conscious reputation, nine out of 10 Bay Area residents commute by car. A new report from the Brookings Institution says public transit is actually pretty good, yet even with huge investments in transit, ridership numbers haven't changed much over the years. Reporter: Gretchen Weber

More: "High Marks but Few Takers on California Transit" - from KQED's Climate Watch blog
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