Originally Posted by Sorcerer

​​​​​​You're right, different parts of the world do have different circumstances. I agree with your circumstance. My statements aren't valid as a gross generalization.

My comment is based upon the California Bay Area situation where I reside.

Something else I observe is that some wealthier people seek residence in mountain and hill areas on the wildland interface which necessitate motorized travel.

I even know some cyclists who live on top of hills whose driveways are so steep and long that when they do local rides ( and they ride frequently) they drive down to the edge of the flat land and then start riding. I don't say anything to them about it, but I think that's weird.

My wife used to ride to work at least a couple of times a week to work.

Since the pandemic began, she worked from home. Now that things are getting back to normal she will continue to work from home. She only goes in for hardware exchanges, and even that could be done by FedEx or something. And her meetings are virtual with people all over the nation and world.

This has enabled her to take the time she used to ride to work and actually do recreational mountain bike rides daily! I'm so happy for her, and envious too!

The work from home movement has reduced traffic a bit. It's back to bad now though.