Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve

I guess those of us like myself who are carfree should be considered lucky. Thanks for sharing with us your story from halfway around the world.

However, none of us are doom to a car dependent life. Most of my family owns cars and they live not far from where I live. I have high standards and demand to live within walking distance of a lightrail line. However, I was carfree for years with one bus line. I moved five miles away and now have access to numerous bus and rail lines. It's all about choice.

1. I don't make a six figure salary
2. I don't live in a 400K condo or 1 million dollar home (although there are many close by)
3. I found that one can live very close to the well off with just a bicycle and transit
4. I never worked in a job that could not be reached by transit