I mean…yes? Absolutely, improve rail infrastructure in Albany and Syracuse. Build park and rides at places that feed into that improved system. Improve bus service (or train? Looks like there are already tracks in many places) along higway corridors with moderately sized communities.

Can counties or cities currently afford this without sacrificing something? No.

Would the federal government and states need to spend hundreds of billions, if not trillions, over several decades to make happen? Yes.

80% of Americans live in urban settings

Provide regularly scheduled public transportation that feeds into denser urban areas. Make it easy to bike in denser urban areas.

When the weather is nice you could ebike.