I work in the middle of the city and I take the bus to work, so when I run errands at lunch, it is just quicker and easier to walk.

My coworkers do the same thing ... they might drive, but most park some distance away, or they might take the bus like I do. But almost all of us end up walking at lunch ... to get lunch, to do some shopping, to run errands, to take care of medical issues, to go to the gym, to get some fresh air, etc. etc. etc.

And it's not just my coworkers ... between about 12 and 2, the streets are flooded with pedestrians. If I want to nip out to do something quickly, I'll sometimes go before 12 or after 2 when I don't have to push my way through a wall of other pedestrians. I'm actually debating about doing exactly that right now! I want to pick up something that is rather bulky and it might be easier with fewer people around.

But it is nice to see so many people out walking.