A city’s bus line is used more as the urban population density increases. The more people in an area, the more likely bus lines will be utilized. The population of Belmont, MA, is 24,729 and covers an area of 4.66 mi2. The population of Easton, MA, is 23,112 and covers an area of 28.4 mi2. Which city’s residents are more likely to use public buses? Explain.

The residents of Belmont are more likely to use public transportation because the city has the highest population density.
The residents of Easton are more likely to use public transportation because the city has the highest population density.
The residents of both cities will not use the bus line because the population density is too high.
The residents of both cities are equally likely to use public transportation because the population densities are equal.