> They had bicycles through most of the 1800s and people generally chose to maintain a horse if they could. They had something bicCle-like, which was less comf

> They had bicycles through most of the 1800s and people generally chose to maintain a horse if they could. They had something bicCle-like, which was less comfortable with way less bicycle compatible roads. Cobblestone and hills on a heavy bike without transmission? - Not good. Same with a paved bike path and either a lighter modern bike or even E-Bike? - Smooth riding. That said: Their are cases where a car is needed, given the right infrastructure that need however can be reduced, so that people can make the choice. Which in turn can create new possibilities for the young, disabled or old, which won't be there in a car centric place.