I'd say transportation is a huge problem in this area. We have no public transportation first off and yes the area is so far spread it's difficult for people to get where they need to go. I know people who walk miles to the nearest Wal mart to get supplies for their homes, then walk back carrying it. I live in an complex where half the tenants don't have vehicles.

That is a very clever idea. I recall hearing of a program where they took donated cars, fixed them up, and gave them to in need families. I only heard of it once and never again, so I'm not sure if it flourished like it should have.