While that may be true, I think it doesn't change the traffic factor much: "home office" users still need to sell their wares (their clientele must be able thei

While that may be true, I think it doesn't change the traffic factor much: "home office" users still need to sell their wares (their clientele must be able their house) or they need access to a local market. Similarly, people need market access to buy groceries and such. The typical "commuters" in those days were probably farmers, who traveled from outside to the city markets. But that wasn't a daily commute, probably once or twice a week.