Original sentence: Streetcars remained the main form of public transportation for the city until the popularity of the automobile caused ridership to wane.With the advent of inexpensive automobiles and improved roads, transit ridership declined in the 20th century and the streetcar system closed in 1951.With the improvement of local highways beginning before World War II, citizens were able to own more land and still be able to conveniently drive into the city to enjoy its benefits
Edited sentence: Streetcars remained the main form of public transportation for the city until the increased funding for the automobile caused ridership to wane.With the advent of subsidized automobiles and improved roads, transit ridership declined in the 20th century and the streetcar system closed in 1951.With the expansion of local highways beginning before World War II, citizens were able to live outside the city and still be able to drive into the city to enjoy its benefits, while contributing less in taxes