Foreword

As I write this foreword I'm traveling through Europe, relying on the excellent European public transportation infrastructure. Being an American, I'm fascinated and amazed by this infrastructure. Wherever I land at an airport I have easy access to trains and buses that are fast, clean, reliable, on time, and perhaps most importantly, going directly to my destination. Departure and arrival announcements are available in multiple languages. Signs and directions are easy to follow, even for non-native speakers like me.

I live and work in the Boston area, and like most Americans I rely almost entirely on my automobile to get from one place to the next. Except for an occasional use of the Boston subway system, I use my car to get around ...

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