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High gas prices and traffic congestion are causing more Americans to turn to public transportation. The documentary “Passengers” takes a look at efforts our country’s transportation choices.
The United States is a car-based society but more people, in rising numbers, are turning to public transportation. In his special series “Passengers, producer David Freudberg shines the spotlight on the factors that are driving change in American’s travelling habits and how communities across the nation are trying to find sustainable transportation solutions.