Originally Posted by
scroca
No, the article claims it is a 21 mile walk to work. Then it says he takes the bus part way but at night he can't take the bus and it is farther.
"21 mile walk" is Journalese for round trip.
He walks 8 miles + bus into work and 12 miles return (no bus)
Detroit SMART bus can take bicycles, so the ride is either 2x12 or 8+12.
I used to ride 2x12 miles in London and it was quicker than transit (Tube).
Detroit has a good not-for-profit bike hub.