Living in such a car centric city, it can be hard to see how it could operate any other way.
Even in a more public transport friendly country like the UK, a vision for a city with less cars can be one that is difficult to imagine. This article raises some interesting points and sets out some visions for what a less car dependent or even car-free city would look like.
Of course, cycling must be a part of any low car city and its great relationship with public transport only reinforces that.