> Even if you wanted to use another mode of transport it's often impossible if you live in the suburbs / exurbs. I grew up in the US suburbs (in an area with s

> Even if you wanted to use another mode of transport it's often impossible if you live in the suburbs / exurbs. I grew up in the US suburbs (in an area with some of the hottest and most humid weather in the country) and it has all the problems you mentioned. However, I have made it to age 40 without ever driving a car. How? By not ever driving a car. Many people love the idea of biking/walking but they seem to love making excuses for not biking and not walking even more. Yes, it’s a risk. Many things are but people do them anyway. Yes, it’s inconvenient but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done.