cod, If the previous periods of higher than normal fuel prices, or lower than normal fuel availability are a guide (in my area) there will be more folks on motorcycles... and more accidents involving motorcycles/scooters. Just a result of the suburban, rather than urban housing coupled with poor bicycle use road planning prevalent until recently. BTW, motorcycles in Texas have traditionally been exempt from the odd/even scheme. I do see more people riding bicycles, but mainly for recreation. Personally my bicycle riding is unlikely to change, but the motorcycle may see more frequent hot/cold cycles than in the past. Also on a personal note, while the domestic auto makers are bringing to the US market vehicles they once sold only in Europe (a good thing) I won't be dumping my present car for new one unless it's crashed to an early death, despite it's medicore fuel mileage.

Health care in the US is a train wreck. I don't really understand why (which usually leads to politics and I have a soap box set aside for that subject alone that I won't bring out). Personal health awareness and care has been improving for many years, in particular with the 'older generation'. While my daughters fuss over their children's physical activity, health and diet, I fear they're still in the minority.

Brad