; (B) to limit a polling place from being open for additional hours outside of the uniform hours set for the polling location on any day of the early voting period; or (C) to limit a State or jurisdiction from offering early voting on the Monday before Election Day. (c) Availability of polling places To the greatest extent practicable, each State and jurisdiction shall— (1) ensure that there are an appropriate number of polling places which allow voting during an early voting period; and (2) ensure that such polling places provide the greatest opportunity for residents of the jurisdiction to vote. (d) Location of polling places (1) Proximity to public transportation To the greatest extent practicable, each State and jurisdiction shall ensure that each polling place which allows voting during an early voting period under subsection (b) is located within walking distance of a stop on a public transportation route. (2) Availability in rural areas In the case of a jurisdiction that includes a rural area, the State or jurisdiction shall— (A) ensure that an appropriate number of polling places, but not less than 1, that allow voting during an early voting period under subsection (b) will be located in such rural areas