I know full well this isn't the case for every American, but when I actually worked normal hours, I was working usually at least 50 hrs a week, on the high end I worked 75 hrs a week with regularity. The closest comute I've had so far has been the one I have now and its 5 miles. The longest being 27 miles. Not a chance in hell even at 5 miles would I ride a bicycle to and from work. I bust my butt, I have a physical job, and the last thing I want to do is peddle for the next 25 minutes when I could spend that time eating or sleeping. When you work 12 hour days the thought of your commute taking at least three times as long isn't that appealing.

Pete, does your plan for banning all of the larger vehicle apply to those who use them for work too? Cause I may have to change jobs if I gotta buy a fleet of Smart Cars to haul my product and tools to a job site. What about semi trucks? Now with the new diesel emission laws a semi is lucky to get much over 4mpg when loaded.