Which statement about higher gasoline taxes is true?
A. They failed to result in increased use of mass transit and car sharing in Europe.
B. They have successfully reduced single occupancy vehicle use in the United States.
C. They are generally supported by the transportation and fuel industries.
D. They are more acceptable when fast, efficient, reliable, and affordable mass-transit options, bike lanes, and sidewalks are available.
E. They are generally more accepted by dispersed populations than more concentrated populations.
Answer: D
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