Originally Posted by
KraneXL
However, an executive wearing a suit and tie, and certainly a female in a skirt or a dress, or someone in food preparation would be going too far off the deep end. These limitations are just too broad to surmount appropriately.
As other people are pointing out, there are plenty of workers who do exactly what you are advising against, and they are perfectly fine. They might have relatively brief commutes, they might ride at very reasonable speeds, and/or they might live in climates that allow them to comfortably ride in those clothes.
I know your profile says you are in LA, which is technically a city, but have you ever looked around in denser, more "urban" city? You see plenty of suits, ties, skirts and heels (and aren't we all somewhat thankful for the latter)...
Maybe you think everyone is riding 10+ miles one way into work while also trying to use the commute as a workout. There are people that do that, but certainly doesn't apply to everyone in here.