There are also disabled and elderly people. Try walking and cycling to get your groceries with multiple sclerosis or a couple bad hips.
Cars are awesome.
Cars are awesome.
The idea that a car is the only lifeline for people with physical disabilities bespeaks broader social ills.
But exceptions to allow those that need it to drive or other services (like grocery delivery) can take care of that while still allowing for a pedestrian focused city.
There is also the fact that if a city is properly designed ideally you may only need to walk a couple blocks for groceries and your basic needs, and instead of doing big shopping you buy just a few things at a time.