@donnadavisart - I know what you speak of. I lived in Canada, had at times 2 cars (and a truck) which I needed, so as not to be a "prisoner" in my house. Since living in Vienna, I don't need any of it and am free of the burden, using excellent public transportation. I am thinking about a bike, but also just a (folding) scooter might do to get around faster than walking. Wherever you go in Europe, you find well developed bike lanes just about everywhere. Bikes are allowed and encouraged where cars are banned (more and more pedestrian zones).