Which of the following statements about demographics and transportation in eastern cities is false?

A is false: eastern cities were not the first to have urban freeways and expressways. The first major urban freeway in the United States, the Arroyo Seco Parkway, opened in Los Angeles in 1940. Eastern cities did lead in rapid transit, and their older, denser development is associated with larger downtowns and more mixed neighborhoods.

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