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It's good to check in with other countries. Quality and quantity of alternative transportation is influenced by gas prices.

Development of the US highway system changed how towns and transportation were organized just like I'm sure $9 US gas prices would do the same. After all, the current situation (in both US and Norway) are partly a result of specific choices the respective governments chose to invest and tax over decades.

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That’s a great point. I’d be curious to know how much gas prices influenced the infrastructure of countries with great alternative transportation versus other influences.

I think for the US, maybe this would have worked before the era of electric vehicles but now, it also influence adoption of electric vehicles more if those prices stay competitive, rather than public transport and walkability. Which is still a lot better than gas vehicles imo.

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