Summary:

- The report "Confronting Car Dependence" highlights the significant economic and societal benefits of reducing car dependency in the United States, beyond just addressing climate change.
- The report estimates that transitioning away from car-centric transportation could generate over $6.2 trillion in economic benefits over the next 30 years, through reduced costs associated with car ownership, improved public health, and increased productivity.
- The report calls for a comprehensive policy approach to reduce car dependence, including investments in public transit, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and land-use reforms to enable more compact, mixed-use development.