How would the elimination of the automobile affect social, cultural, and economic arrangements in American society?

  • How would the elimination of the automobile affect social, cultural, and economic arrangements in American society?
  • What adjustments would Americans have to make to effectively function in an “automobile-free” society?
  • If forced, could Americans make such adjustments?
  • What would you personally have to give up and/or change about your lifestyle to live in an “automobile-free” society?
  • If you had to, could you make such adjustments?
  • Finally, in which ways, if any, do think that American society and/or you would be better off without the automobile?
  • In which ways, would society and/or you be worse off?