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Urban planning is an issue, but not the size of the country.

Density of population is the major factor Holland is a small densely populated flat country which helps with cycling.

Commutes are intra-city not inter-city; and the density of large cities in USA is comparable to the density of large cities everywhere.

Or you cycle to station (using a folding bike) and then to the office in the city - most of us in the Uk cant afford to live in central London.