All of the following are solutions to urban sprawl, except __________.

Urban sprawl increases reliance on cars and can lead to more traffic, pollution, and resource use. Recycling programs, water conservation, and alternative energy can help reduce some of these impacts. Decreasing the use of public transit would encourage more car travel, so it is not a solution to urban sprawl; the correct choice is “the decreased use of public transit.”

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