[colinbartlett]

The walkability of New York -- or rather the non-walkability of every other city in America -- is what keeps me here. So many other cities with nicer weather, more beautiful landscapes, but all of them depend on vehicles to varying degrees.

[jasonjei]

SF is only 7x7 miles. Completely walkable if you have good, strong hips for those 42 or so hills ;) And when you've decided to stop walking, make your way to House of Prime Rib for a hearty meal and 2000 calories...

[sk5t]

Philadelphia and Boston, to pick only two examples, are equally or more walkable than NYC. However, NYC has more comprehensive public transit.

[vijayr]

Even during brutal weather, the subway was active - it has never let me down. Sure it is crowded, you'll have to deal with rudeness etc. But the public transit here is comprehensive and reliable. Can't say the same about other big cities in the U.S. It is also awesome to walk, especially during summer (only prob is too many tourists taking pictures all over the place blocking your way)