It's infuriating that we can't achieve a balance with anything these days. Cars don't need to be evil, they should be a tool for when you need to go outside of an easily serviceable area (rural areas). Get rid of the monstrously large trucks/SUV's. Lastly, put it better infrastructure for turning our roads bike and people friendly. It's not hard, it's just going to be expensive and take time.
I don't walk or ride a bike in my city because it seems like a death sentence, I am in one that's safer than most. I would like to have the option however.
Happy birthday!!!