They don’t notice when employees are hurting. They only notice when their wallets are hurting

that you’re poor or homeless. being broke in the US is akin to having leprosy

It’s just unfortunate that the issue lies in general population. There are so many people in the United States that view car ownership as a status symbol, and the stigma around commuting via bus or bike is ingrained in the society, to the point that people would rather go into massive debt and break the law by skipping registration and insurance. EVEN if using the bus is as or more convenient then car ownership.

The roads around here are very dangerous for people who walk or ride.

It sounds crazy but the solution to that is more bikes. Seeing cyclists more often conditions drivers to expect to see cyclists more often