Study: Atlanta’s transit ranks between Baghdad and Tehran
The city’s public modes of transportation ranks among the world’s worst
It’s easy to point out the flaws of Atlanta’s transit. Countless studies have pointed that out over the years. But a new report goes one step further and suggests that the city’s public modes of transportation rank among the world’s worst major metro areas, right between Tehran and Baghdad.
Peach Pundit this morning noted that international consulting firm Arthur D. Little has released its second-ever “Future of Urban Mobility” study. The Boston-based group, which analyzed 84 major international cities, created an index for “highlighting the mobility challenges cities face on a worldwide basis.”
Sadly, Atlanta ranked 82nd, surpassing only Asian capitals Baghdad and Hanoi. The top three global cities on the index were Hong Kong, Stockholm, and Amsterdam, while New York City scored best among the U.S. cities included in the report.
According to the study, most North American cities were at a disadvantage due to the continent’s reliance on cars and related CO2 emissions. The firm’s findings, however, didn’t elaborate much about what specifically contributed to Atlanta’s low rankings. We’ve embedded the full report after the jump:
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