Andy. I know biking to work is not everyone's cup of tea.. A part of our transportion system should include the bicycle, but also mass transit..
The public should realize if their problem prone car can't get them to work, they have no job.. Public (mass)transportion is every bit as important to a robust economy as train tracks for freight trains, highways for trucks, etc..
Yes, that public transit system should allow we bicyclists access- so we can take along our bikes and commute on bike farther than presently possible.
In fact, I will say providing the means- guaranteing the workforce access to work, is really a national security issue.
I have spent too much time in Europe- our dependence upon the auto is not necessary.. you can get where ever you want and have no car..