Car-free is not an option as I live NH and the icy roads or low temps makes commuting not an option at times. I also have an older husband who has a heart condition, and a granddaughter(and other family) who lives 30 miles away. So for those reasons I need a vehicle. Though I commute by bike as much as possible even to run my errands. It has everything to do with loving being on my bike and so that is my commitment to biking.