Reply #24: I've only lived within 2 miles of my job once for about 3 years. In the US [View All]

[pampango]

we almost always have a commute that necessitates the use of a car. We are a "spread-out" society whether it pertains to work, entertainment, shopping, or recreation. (I'm sure the car/oil industries love to see distant subdivisions and shopping malls. Kind of ensures a guaranteed market for their products. ;) )

I embarrassed to say that during the 3 years that I lived about a mile from my work, I actually walked to work maybe 10 times. Few people I know ever (including me :) ) walk a mile or two to visit a friend or go to a restaurant, much less bike to a grocery store (which is fairly close in the town where I live) even in nice weather.