[wils1245]

What difference does it make that traffic and parking are “external?” They are still always factors in many places.

A data point countering your assumptions - I sold my car because I don’t like driving. I want transit to be good so I can use it.

[bkeroack]

Some people don't like hamburgers. That isn't a data point against McDonald's being successful.

[wils1245]

Sure, but McDonalds being successful doesn’t mean most people like McDonalds. Lots of people, sure, but lots don’t.