Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
I suspect that in NYC, the subway is the most common/popular way to commute, especially to Manhattan job locations. Walking only from the subway stops to home/job or a change to rail or bus mode. I doubt that walking as the sole means of commuting travel is all that common, even in NYC, especially in high rent districts.
Of course walking is a part of every commute, everywhere no matter what the density, for the final segment.
Yeah, good point as far as job commutes. I suppose a lot of errands and leisure activities are within walking distance for New Yorkers, however. That's true even here in Lansing, which is only medium density at best. Most people here could easily walk for some of their errands. Almost all drive, because, unlike NYC, traffic and parking are not much of a hassle. Maybe they would use bikes a little, if that option was even in their radar.