I'm fortunate enough to live ~1 mi from my work site, 1.5 miles if I stick to pavement (via bicycle). I had preferred the bike commute for the longest time. I had a triple hernia repair a couple of years ago that left me unable to cycle for a few weeks, however I could walk after a couple of days.

I have come to appreciate the safety and calmness of walking (relative to cycling) for commuting, although it isn't without it's risks and near-misses of course, as I cross some highway onramps/offramps. I can multitask, send work messages, or just tune out and experience my surroundings a bit more. More broadly, I think that walking as a general activity is a hallmark of good physical and mental health. As a cyclist, I value the utilitarian aspects, but am mostly a competitive cyclist for 20 or so years (now Master's racer 40+ age group)