Driving isn't nearly as important in Europe though.

American households spend 16% of their income on transportation, while European 11% on average.

https://itdp.org/2024/01/24/high-cost-transportation-united-...

In absolute numbers the gap is considerably wider due to differences in salaries. And all that while cars and fuel are significantly cheaper in the US.

In the co-working space I rent there are around 50 parking spots and half as much bicycle stands. In the warm period between the solstices the latter is packed and I have trouble finding a stand.

I started cycling mostly because they removed the free gravel parking area not counted in the usual spots, but I've found I don't miss driving as much as I thought I would.