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The problem is it kind of is crazy as an individual even though it makes perfect sense en masse.
The solution is to ride as much as you can when your route can be safe enough for your tolerance. And demand your local gov install better infrastructure for the future. Many cities are making pretty good progress on this so I think it’s changing, just not as fast as I’d like.
It's just unfortunate that the issue lies in general population. There are so many people in the United States that view car ownership as a status symbol, and the stigma around commuting via bus or bike is ingrained in the society, to the point that people would rather go into massive debt and break the law by skipping registration and insurance. EVEN if using the bus is as or more convenient then car ownership.
What kind of stigma? In Europe there is none. Bikes are considered a reasonable alternative to cars but less convenient.
that you're poor or homeless. being broke in the US is akin to having leprosy