Cars as Convenience
Lack of access to a car creates serious difficulties for parents who juggle work, errands and transporting children to school, child care and other activities.
This discussion guide explains the importance of affordable, reliable transportation for building the economic success of low-income families and their communities. It's meant to accompany a 22-minute documentary, and suggests ways to use the video with different audiences and includes resources for more information.
Today, 88% of Americans drive their cars to work, with two-thirds of new jobs located in suburban areas away from public transtation systems.