^ I would be totally fine with that, as everything I need to live is 2-3 miles from me, most sub 1 mile, I live directly on one bus line, and an easy walk from another. Have two serviceable bicycles, 2 mopeds and one scooter. Also 1 small automobile that turns in 25-30 mpg depending on the season, and my job is 14miles one way, affordable, I could take the bus there, but it's not practical as I would spend over an hr each way, supposing I did not miss a connection, while driving is aprox 15 mins. I could also quit and get a job on a bus line. Only downside to your idea is the price on consumer goods would skyrocket as the price of trucking everything around would go way up. Again a not issue to me as I buy everything but most clothing and food used. What the hell is a "beetus tub"? Never heard that one...