Question

Comparing the Japanese transportation system to that in the United States, what reasons can you give for the U.S. being more reliant on roads

than trains?

Answer 1

In the United States, there is much more usable land for building straight, long highways, so trains were not seen as a necessity. People also travel much longer distances in the U.S., and populations are more spread out, making rail travel less efficient. Finally, the American ideals of freedom and individuality have led to a preference for automobile travel over public transportation in many parts of the country.

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Answer 2

Comparing the Japanese transportation system to that in the United States is discussed below in details.

Step-by-step explanation:

Everyday personal transportation in America is controlled by the Automobiles. As of 2004 data, there were 800 automobiles per 1000 American, compared inhabitants of Japan where personal Automobiles are very less.

While transport of goods by rail is large, comparatively few people use rail to travel, within or between the cities. while on the other hand in Japan most of their transport system is dependent on railways. Japan's travel system mainly depends on the rail.

So, we can say the United States transportation is much more reliant on roads than rails.