There are also advantages to a less car-centric society. - "In 2022 the average vehicle costs $11,450 per year to own and operate. The breakdown of the figure

There are also advantages to a less car-centric society. - "In 2022 the average vehicle costs $11,450 per year to own and operate. The breakdown of the figure comes to $4,496 for purchasing the vehicle, $3,120 in gasoline and motor oil expenses, and $3,834 in other vehicle-related costs." - https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/cost-car-ownership.asp https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/cost-car-ownersh... . If you are in a two-car family, and a less car-centric environment means you only need one car for those Costco runs and wind surfing afternoons, then you can save thousands of dollars. - You can go out with friends to a bar and drink, and not worry about having a designated driver. - There's much less need for “Restricted” or “Hardship” License for repeat DUI offenders. - Kids have higher personal freedom as they don't depend on a parent to drive - People who aren't able to drive (due to any of many reasons) have higher personal freedom - During your commute you can read or do other things which occupy your attention. - You don't have to worry about finding parking or paying for parking. - Your taxes go down as you don't need to subsidize so much driving infrastructure Having mass transit access also opens up possibilities for work you can't as easily get with a car. That's why places already have Park&Ride - parking at the job location is too expensive with only car access. In a less car-centric society there should be little difference between the health car you get with a car and without. Plus, if your health condition means you can't drive, you'll likely have better healthcare access.