Either doesn't know non-car options or just lazy

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Is there something in the culture where you live that might make him afraid he would be judged for using a bike or public transportation? I am often stunned by the things you post - you seem very worried about how people will react to your cycling, wearing cycling attire, etc.

Also, whether he has children has nothing to do with anything. His personal life is not your business.

Whether you should have said anything -- does he report to you? Or was your work/life negatively impacted by his absence to an extent that would justify your commenting?

Pam, I was profiled on corporate front intranet front page for 14,000 employees in our organization for my commuter cycling lifestyle just 4 months ago. I never worried. People thought it was great.... or those that said it. Others were amazed. I don't care and haven't for past....2 decades. Since when did I express being worried about my cycling attire at work on TE forums? It may have been other wannabe commuters. If I did, I would have stopped cycling.

You're right, personal details shouldn't matter. Re children or no children---- except occasionally working mothers tell me flat out they can't bike commute because of children xxxx...and I respect that. So I am mindful of parents with small children.
That's why in responding to Blueberry's idea that suggesting stuff, wouldn't work since he doesn't report to me. (THank goodness.) But we're on the same team, working together on some projects. Anyway, enough about him.

I do use and know public transit...because I use it for non-cycling days as well I have mixed multi-modal options in single trips. I had to for some employers' locations. It's been this way for me..last 30 yrs.

What was NYC like during the first days after flood? Am curious since NYC is so much more denser population-wise.
Our downtown was a whole lot quieter in car traffic for a few wks. after flood because of road repairs, etc. The mayor several times plus our transportation dept., were strongly encouraging the public to take transit, bike or walk because of congestion for the few open roads to get in and out of downtown. Of course, 50% of our light rapid rail was damaged and non-functional for 2 wks.