Is most definitely transportation. Let's be real.
In Northern Virginia, the fact that DC is right there means terrible traffic for everyone. (whether you're actually going to DC or just an unfortunate fellow caught in the midst.) Elsewhere, the woeful lack of public transportation means that you basically need a car to get everywhere and anywhere. Not all people can afford cars, which, with matienance and gas tends to be a little expensive if you don't have a steady source of income.
Unlike extremely urban areas, like NYC (where it's quite common for people to not be licensed) the state of Virginia has little transportation, which means usually, you have to drive at least 5 miles to get anywhere.
Though the DC Metro Rail might help out a little bit, it is colossal it terms of cost, and will only be beneficial to those who regularly go to DC and places around it. And let us keep in mind that most people will have to drive to the metro stations in order to actually use them.
Transportation in Virginia is both woeful and incompetent. Hopefully in the near future, steps will be taken to remedy it, but that it doubtful considering the lack of funding, and the less than willing tax payers in support of it.
This is all so true! Everyone having a car also leads to more CO2 emissions and general pollution. It also creates a reliance on fossil fuel that only benefits one family or individual. Hopefully sooner rather than later this problem of public transportation is resolved.
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