Car pooling not an option because of hours of work, shiftwork, daycare etc.

Having looked at the studded tires (can't believe I've never seen 700c ones before!) It looks a lot more doable. Selling the car will become a greater priority when things get less busy.

All of our transit buses here have front racks for 2 bikes. Our light rail transit allows bikes on board at all times except when it's really crowded.

Another hurdle to getting rid of the car is that I have another job that is much further away. I hope to leave it and get hired closer to home at another location. All in all it is definitely doable. Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement.

Brian