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1		According to the writer, what is the financial advantage of building a public transportation system?
			A)	It's cheaper than building more highways.
			B)	It's less expensive than air travel.
			C)	It costs less to run every year it is in operation.
			D)	It's easier to maintain.
2		Why is the size of Lakeville a problem?
			A)	The city is too small to build a public transportation system.
			B)	The city is too big to build a public transportation system.
			C)	The population is getting bigger.
			D)	Everyone prefers to drive.
3		According to the article, how will a public transportation system help the environment?
			A)	Fewer people will use their cars.
			B)	Trains are faster than cars.
			C)	There will be less trash on the highways.
			D)	Public buses will have less traffic to drive through.
4		According to the writer, how will citizens benefit at work from a public transportation system?
			A)	They will work faster.
			B)	They will be more relaxed.
			C)	They will earn more money.
			D)	They will want to work longer.
5		Why is public transportation safer than driving?
			A)	It carries more people.
			B)	The drivers are more experienced.
			C)	There are fewer vehicles on the roads.
			D)	It travels at slower speeds.