about to say the same.

Because i don't live in a big city (and i would dread to) the 10km commute to work is either

1) 15-25 min by car

2) 25-30 min by bike

3) 40-60 min by public transport, with at least one change

And i'm lucky as we recently moved the office to be a good 4km nearer from my home. That was further out requiring 25min by car, and aobut 1h30min by public transport with at least two changes.

Also if i want to do anything beside going in my backyard on my free time, car is a necessity.

But you can walk to your neighbor 200m down the road. That feels (and actually may be) illegal on other continents.