Although anecdotal, I see an increase in popularity here (Vancouver) especially amongst women.
I rode on the street 30 years ago during my university days. 10 years ago I picked a used version of the bike I had in university (CBX 550F), rode it for 5 minutes and asked myself why the hell I stopped riding. Since then I've added a few. Stopped counting at 15. They are in the garage, the shed, my apartment building, friends commercial building and a friends garage. My buddy said guys shouldn't own bikes after 50. 50 is too many
I usually ride about 10K kilometers per year with a couple of 3000 KM trips thrown in. Like others here I have had a couple of close calls with inattentive drivers. I tend to never drive into the city and don't commute as I think the same trip dulls your awareness. I ride the Sea to Sky Hway to Whistler often (Google it if you havent heard about it) and alternate between my liter bike and a big Duc ADV rig depending on my mood/riding partner. I never ride in groups and avoid toy run type gigs. I have a dual sport with knobbies and enjoy exploring the back country.
I have a KTM 300 EXC that I trail ride with. It's a fantastic woods machine but can bite you if get too cocky. I hope to well into my 70's on the street and maybe another 10 years in dirt.
Still meaning to make it to Cle Elum....