>Sounds like government is the true issue

It's not government - it's bad policy. Decades of poor decision-making has led to the growth of communities where driving is the only viable means of transportation, resulting in its overuse and the road congestion we see today in much of the country. But look around at the rest of the world. Governments in other places took a more balanced approach to building their cities and suburbs. For example, the Dutch made it their policy to grow their communities in a way that made walking, biking, etc. viable alternatives.

So don't let yourself succumb to the knee-jerk reaction of 'government is the problem'. If you care enough about the issue to post a complaint like this, research what specific things the government has done that led to this situation, and identify and support alternatives.