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I would say 99% (hyperbole) of the fuel consumption in the United States is by people who are doing absolutely nothing the fix, change, overhaul, or upgrade the infrastructure. They have fallen into a lazy lifestyle that seems safe and stable.
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I don't take this to mean they are building roads and bridges. I take this to mean that as long as they can fill up their Explosions and Subdivisions with cheap fuel, they will continue to idle them, use them for two-block trips, think that jobs 150 miles away from home are a good idea, etc. and never give the energy big picture any thought or consideration whatsoever.
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Humans, by their nature, are reactive, not proactive. One day, very soon, people are going to wake up to $10, $15, and $20 per gallon gas prices, and I'm not sure how the general public is going to react. Most likely, they will play the part of the victim, scream out loud about "Why is this happening!?!", and wonder why they didn't see it coming sooner. Well, they could have, but they chose ignorance instead. And these same ignorant people are burning through the cheap, easy fuel faster than the infrastructure to replace fossil fuels can be put in place.
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This part is the reason I rec'd it. It's not about productivity; it's about using resources wisely, being aware of the situation, and making some attempt to be proactive.