Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.

-Given the energy consumption and operating costs per passenger- mile, one of the best overall strategies for cities to consider is ______________.
A)to create carpool lanes on all major routes
B)to improve and increase city bus routes, providing affordable, pleasant buses
C)to increase affordable, high- rise parking sites in multiple locations throughout the city
D)to create more suburban communities with work, shopping, and housing in central locations
E)to create or improve a convenient, affordable, rail transit system

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Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
 
-Given the energy consumption and operating costs per passenger- mile, one of the best overall strategies for cities to consider is ______________.
A)to create carpool lanes on all major routes 
B)to improve and increase city bus routes, providing affordable, pleasant buses 
C)to increase affordable, high- rise parking sites in multiple locations throughout the city 
D)to create more suburban communities with work, shopping, and housing in central locations 
E)to create or improve a convenient, affordable, rail transit system

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Improving or creating a convenient, affordable rail transit system is often considered one of the best strategies for cities due to its efficiency in energy consumption and operating costs per passenger-mile compared to other modes of transportation.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question