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Why Urban Sprawl Concentrates Commuting Times and Social Inequality

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In many U.S. metro areas, the poorest residents spend over 40 minutes each way commuting, while wealthier suburbanites often have shorter, more convenient trips to work.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why people in sprawling suburbs often spend hours in traffic, while those in dense cities can walk to the store? Could the very layout of our cities be making inequality worse?