The author stands in a courtyard with trees and picnic tables. Behind her is a white building with boutique storefronts
Business Insider's reporter visited a car-free neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, called Culdesac.
  • Culdesac Tempe is a car-free neighborhood offering apartments and amenities near Phoenix.
  • Residents use walking, biking, and public transit with a complimentary mobility package.
  • Phoenix plans to expand its public transportation, making car-free living more feasible.

I'm 28 years old and still don't have my driver's license. Frankly, cars scare me, and getting behind the wheel is a responsibility I still can't confidently accept.