Ok, let's go back and change things as a thought experiment. How could this have played out differently (in America). Are you suggesting that America could be

Ok, let's go back and change things as a thought experiment. How could this have played out differently (in America). Are you suggesting that America could be as large and diverse as it is now just using bikes and trains? Are you also suggesting most of the 230 million US drivers would prefer this as a better solution?