The problem is not liquor, but the transportation available for people who drink. I don't agree with banning liquor in restaurants. Instead, a flourishing community with good taxi and bus transportation should be encouraged. Taxi businesses should get tax breaks if they can help the community. I've seen cities where taxi businesses using inexpensive, economical quality cars (i.e. Yaris) as taxis and offered a flat rate ($20) within 15 miles of the city. Anyone that can afford going out to drink, can afford a $20 taxi ride, specially if it is shared with a friend or two. Another solution would be to offer extended hours for buses on the weekend. And for crying out loud, put the schedule at the bus stops so that people know when the bus is coming. I can elaborate on this, but I think you all get the point.