And if you will need to commute by public transportation, hop on the subway and take a few rides.

It is still the center of transportation that splits the country.

First, many low income tenants don't have transportation.

Let me know when your ready for a referalA few resources to help in your research:EDAWNGIS MAPRegional Transportation Commission - PlanningNevada Business Magazine - This will incluse news from all of NV. 

How they treat their transportation and where they live now will give you a better picture of how they'll treat your investment.

Public transportation expansions are happening, street repairs, Whole Foods Distribution, and about $2m worth of business proposals including a hotel for tourism is in the works because of the Historic Pullman District and President Obama naming it a National Park District.

So far we have spent approx $12,000, not counting Gas and transportation.  

There is a huge amount of development of apartment complexes offering transportation etc. where students rent a room for $475/month.

I was moved to Japan, so they also paid for my housing and transportation there! 

Also you are right about the cars but given the small size of the city and amazing public transport, not to mention cheap taxis, a car is truly a luxury!