Gasoline prices have doubled in a large Midwestern city and may continue to rise in the future. What may happen in this situation?

A) People who live in the suburbs will want larger vehicles to drive.
B) People who live in the suburbs may press local politicians and city planners to develop better mass transit for the area.
C) People who live in the suburbs will become active supporters of increased mass transit options.
D) Some people who live in the suburbs will search for new places to live closer to where they work.
E) B, C, and D may all take place in this situation.


E

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