Yes/No? Keep in mind, the shift from farming being a major employment sector happened while the current US infrastructure was being built. The highways and pop

Yes/No? Keep in mind, the shift from farming being a major employment sector happened while the current US infrastructure was being built. The highways and population distribution were in part because of that. Also the US is one of the world's largest in area, and while urbanization is being pushed due to changes in the labor needs, it's something that happens over time not over night. As for "you could do X" most of your statements aren't really proof of an American obsession with cars, just a different infrastructure choice relative to other nations. http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Transport/Road/Motor-vehicles-per-1000-people http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Transport/Roa... The US has 27% more cars than France per capita. That's statistically significant and reflects difference in city planning/culture, but IDK that I'd draw the same conclusions as you.