We were excited about the 5-week lifestyle experiment of living without a car in the suburbs of a major world city (Sydney, Australia ) , and getting the chance to better align our own actions with our values related to sustainability and health . (par.1) 2. Much of the way, there were bike lanes available , albeit lanes that were often full of debris or other obstacles. (par.4) 3. The good aspects of living without a car included having no car maintenance or car insurance , and not having to worry about break-ins, theft, or crashes. (par.7) 4. We intend to continue our family’s efforts to live more sustainably, while simultaneously advocating for more supportive policies to reduce dependence on automobiles through initiatives such as additional bike lanes, walking paths, and better public transportation options . (par.10)