A city council member argues that increasing public transportation funding will reduce traffic congestion. Which of the following would be the strongest counterargument to this claim?
A
Many residents prefer to drive their own cars for convenience.
B
The current public transportation system is already well-funded.
C
Increased funding might not be allocated efficiently to improve service.
D
Reducing traffic congestion is not the only goal of public transportation.
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
If many residents prefer driving, then simply increasing public transportation funding may not significantly alter their travel habits, thereby limiting the impact on traffic congestion. This directly challenges the claim's effectiveness.
💡 Why is A) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "A city council member argues that increasing public transportation funding will reduce traffic congestion. Which of the following would be the strongest counterargument to this claim?" is Option A: Many residents prefer to drive their own cars for convenience..
The other options — B) The current public transportation system is already well-funded., C) Increased funding might not be allocated efficiently to improve service., D) Reducing traffic congestion is not the only goal of public transportation. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: If many residents prefer driving, then simply increasing public transportation funding may not significantly alter their travel habits, thereby limiting the impact on traffic congestion. This directl…
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