Cars provide much freedom and flexibility and protection from the elements. Bikes are fine if you are young, fit person transporting only yourself and going a s

Cars provide much freedom and flexibility and protection from the elements. Bikes are fine if you are young, fit person transporting only yourself and going a short distance, in nice weather, but there are many other kinds of trips. If the Democratic senators told voters "Drive less, we'll give you free bikes" that would be unpopular.