I'm definitely jealous of some of the idyllic routes I read about on here. I don't mind the traffic part of my commute much, and I've got a narrow bike lane 2/3 of the way. I just wish I had better scenery. About 1/3 of my commute is through a really bad neighborhood...burned out buildings, drug dealers, projects, glass on the road, etc. It's ugly and nowhere I would linger to fix a flat. Now that I'm commuting on a full size (non folding) bike most days, my plan is to throw it on the bus rack if I get a flat.