A bicycle has the capability to hit over 40mph (with the right rider). The average person would cruise faster than 12.5mph, more like 14-17mph.
Also you can not work from the vehicle, you have to get off anyways.
Bicycles work fine even in snow (right tires and fenders).
I guess the silly part is how many people drive less than 5 miles to the campus when bus, walk, and bike routes, trails, etc are free to use and easy to use.
Also as a student I do not want my big bills I pay to go towards lazy-mobiles.