The advantage of a shorter bicycle commute

I’ve been commuting multi-modal using the awesome feature of Charlotte Area Transit buses to loaded a bicycle on the bus front rack.  Although, I would prefer to be bicycling the whole way, I do like being able to wear my work close on my bike from the house.  Depending on the climate, the type of commuting bicycle you use, your average speed, and distance to travel, this is a very real option for many people.