Tulip and GLC, there used to be 3 ways to get down the hill and get to my office. The railroad closed the best one! Once I actually tried to drag my bike across the tracks (they'd filled gravel all around it very steep, it was awful) Since then they've put up fences and everything, so the old road is dammed forever by the rail road.
The second option I had (which was not as hilly) is now a major construction zone. It also has a feeder to the interstate, so there are even more cars!

SO I am pretty much stuck with this commute. It could be a lot worse.

NOw you want to hear about procrastination? I have lived here and worked there for more than 25 years. Before last year, I had done the commute maybe 3 times! Last year we had a bike to work month challenge. This year it's finally getting easier!