I was noticing how trapped I felt in a car. We couldn't go as fast as we wanted. We had to stop all the time. They haven't gone completely without a vehicle. Their 1979 Chevy pickup sits in the driveway, and occasionally one of them drives it.
Most people limit themselves to one kind of transportation.
We bike, walk, bus, train or truck. Over the years, they've found there are tips and techniques that make bike commuting easier. For starters, don't ride a really nice bike. Nobody will steal it. It looks awful.