Reply #3: Certainly does help.

[tazkcmo]

Not living in BFE also helps. I don't use any public transportation because of where I chose to live it's really not needed. But that's my example and I do agree it makes it much easier to let go of that car but it is not a requisite. For Americans especially the "prime requisite" is an understanding that it's a real life style change. We've been brought up to equate "car" with "freedom" so it may be difficult to imagine your life without one.

Without basic public transportation it's not feasible to live 30 miles away from work or food or other essential resources so you may need to move or ride a bicycle. It may not be "easy", it does require change and effort and adaptation. It's a new way of living for most of us so it does take a commitment.