If a bicycle or E bike works for you then that's great. I'd use a bicycle but it's not practical where I live. A 150cc scooter on the other hand is just about perfect. My KLX250 is just as cheap to operate as my scooter but it simply is not convenient as a commuter. My scooter gives me a place to stash my helmet and riding gear. I can haul a bunch of groceries. I have even hauled a couple of 50 pound bags of sand home from Home Depot.I'm probably going a different route, with a decent gravel bicycle for me, and an e-bike converted MTB for the other rider in the house. I still have a CRF450L for long distance errands, so I can keep my truck parked.