in what may be the most southern californian phenomenon imaginable, the metrolink IEOC line has simultaneously increased train ridership and car ownership.

because the line connects OC's sprawly, high-paying job centers with the IE's ultra-sprawly, relatively cheap housing; and bypasses a congested freeway; this leads to commuters keeping one car at home to park at their inland station, and keeping a second car at their OC station to drive to work

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--yn-rW3Oxk