Mr Sprung, if by transit you mean light rail, say so. Public transit includes buses, which serve those non-drivers, but use those dastardly roads. As do other transportation options utilized by those folks you mention - children, elderly, disabled. And given that most of our food and other necessities arrive by road, I'm a little confused why improving roads distresses you so, as well as what this alternative non-road transit consists of, other than light rail.