America's young are driving a lot less

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Interesting chart on the Atlantic website from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Since 1983, the percentage of Americans with drivers licenses has fallen for every age group under 40 (the magazine says 50, but the difference looks minor over 40.) "The most dramatic downward shifts by far have been among the young," says the post. The study authors say Internet use probably explains the declining interest in driving.


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