The Expansion of Gas Stations and the Fight for Transportation Freedom
Gas stations are expanding due to continued fossil fuel subsidies, corporate investment strategies, and infrastructure inertia. Despite the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), legacy systems still heavily favor gasoline-based transportation.
This expansion actively blocks progress toward transportation freedom—a system where people have equitable access to multiple forms of mobility. Transportation freedom means:
- Public transit is funded at levels comparable to highways
- Equal investment in EV infrastructure
- Expansion of bike lanes and pedestrian pathways
- Reduced dependence on personal gas-powered vehicles
By continuing to build gas stations, we reinforce outdated systems and delay the transition to cleaner, more flexible transportation networks.
True progress requires shifting funding priorities and infrastructure investments to support diverse, sustainable mobility options.