Within 1 to 3 miles of where you live? What does that say about the rest of the branches?
This is all about cash and travel restrictions which are the foundation of "15 minute cities".
In other words, don't travel on vacation, or go elsewhere other than a 'staycation'.
It's a movement towards Government "gypto-currencies" where control is the purpose of controlling your ability to 'buy and sell'.
Not yet addressed - what happens if you move your residence ?
This way they can control your physical movements; next comes benefits, political affiliation and social contacts.
We seem to not be so far away from the movie: "Blade Runner".