That may be true, but those numbers surely aren't the only issues with oil dependency. Much of our current domestic gas & oil production depends on fracking, an

That may be true, but those numbers surely aren't the only issues with oil dependency. Much of our current domestic gas & oil production depends on fracking, and a lot of oil is produced globally in regions where oil money supports autocratic regimes. Where I live, I feel fortunate that work is only a 20 min. bike ride away. Surely a lot of people do want to rely on their cars less--the most in-demand neighborhoods around here for housing are the ones with the best public transit access, but of course that means there's not enough investment in improving access in other areas. Part of that though is less about the environment than the fact that traffic is unbearable.