A strong counterargument in paragraph form is that expanding highways even with dedicated lanes for electric buses and carpools still reinforces the same car‑dependent system that created congestion and environmental problems in the first place. Critics argue that any increase in road capacity triggers induced demand, meaning more people drive, commutes lengthen, and congestion eventually returns. They also point out that highway expansions consume enormous public funds that could instead support high‑frequency transit, walkable infrastructure, or rail systems that move more people at lower long‑term cost. Dedicated lanes sound like a compromise, but opponents note that these lanes are often under‑enforced, repurposed, or politically pressured into becoming general‑purpose lanes once traffic builds again. From this perspective, continuing to widen highways even with “green” or “shared‑use” lanes delays the shift toward sustainable transportation and makes it harder to meet climate and mobility goals. For these reasons, some argue that the only effective long‑term strategy is to stop expanding highways altogether and redirect resources toward transit‑first solutions.