I've commuted by car for 15 years, and my city recently added a bus rapid transit line that runs past my house. Traffic congestion here has gotten worse every year — average commute times went from 28 minutes in 2015 to 41 minutes now. But every time I try the bus, it takes 25% longer because of poor transfer connections and infrequent evening service. I wonder if investing in more bus lanes is really the answer when the core problem is that land use policies force people to spread out. Should cities prioritize public transit expansion over road widening?