While travelling to the city or major locations I'll use public transport (less stressful & cost effective), most of my local travel I use my car as it's both more convenient and cost effective. We could have more more frequent and cheaper local public transport options. And more support for bicycles in local community hubs. Petrol is a major cost-of-living challenge, and I understand it's going to keep increasing.
Always a need for better, frequent, reliable, local transport - especially if it is an alternate-energy mode (like "green" buses). It's also good to encourage more bicycle use.
Increased bicycle use can be difficult for some areas. They may be quite hilly or steep. The residents may not be up to riding around often (older / physical disability). There may be a greater need for vehicle use (toddlers, babies, injury, etc.). The road design may be too narrow for bicycles, road traffic and parked vehicles. (There is a section in Camperdown, Sydney, where the bike lane and bus route frequently block each other - and local traffic too.)
Good local public transport and safe bicycle infrastructure will improve walkability, local business ecosystems and urban quality in general. Although disincentives for car use in certain places would also help.
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