Perhaps if you and others who feel the same way would form your own communities around these common values, you could experience the lifestyle you prefer without it being forced on others.
(Alternatively, you may enjoy living in Europe, most cities here you don't even need a car. I get along fine with a bicycle!)
In a lot of places it's strictly illegal to build car-free places. Minimum parking requirements, strict euclidean zoning, etc. The car-free or low-car places that do exist are hideously expensive due to high demand. If anything the car lifestyle is being forced on people.
> The car-free or low-car places that do exist are hideously expensive due to high demand. If anything the car lifestyle is being forced on people.
There's an additional component to this and I've seen it play out over the years in my area: cars, having a relatively unpredictable route comparing to public transport serve as a counterweight against rising real estate prices.
Of course over the years you often pay the difference (and more) in fuel costs and maintenance, but at least here that's not what drives (heh) people into the suburbs - it's the ineligibility for a mortgage on anything other than a tiny apartment.
(Alternatively, you may enjoy living in Europe, most cities here you don't even need a car. I get along fine with a bicycle!)