Inner city driving should be restricted to service vehicles only. The inner city should be dense enough that shopping is easily done by foot or by bike, and things further away are covered by a tram or bus line within walking distance
And overcrowded buses happen in underfunded bus systems with not enough capacity or on peak times. Consider increasing the frequency or upgrading to a tram line if your buses are always full
The captured regulatory system in the US benefits corporations first, and people last.
I had such joy during two years, close to the French Alps.
Tourist visits isn't the same as living deeply into the country.