Re:Oh my God (Score 1)

Our houses are far from our places of work. The only solution to this is either tearing down and rebuilding cities, which isn't likely,

I disagree. I think it is likely (sort of). When I got a new job I decided to move close to where I work. Specifically so I can cycle to work.
As time goes on, and as oil prices increase more Americans will do the same.

or setting up decent public transit which hasn't been very successful.

In Europe they are successfull. Given time and demand, there will be more public transport, and more people will use it.