The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Phoenix gas crisis tests Phoenix transit plans in drought of fuel

In Phoenix a gasoline shortage from a pipeline outage forced thousands to ride buses, highlighting the city’s car dependence. Officials note 92 percent of workers drive, while public transit ridership spiked briefly but may fade. A 20 year transit blueprint calls for commuter rail and a double-deck freeway, needing 16 billion dollars to realize, as residents return to driving once supplies normalize.