The Unseen Majority: Why America's Love of Walkability Runs Deeper Than You Think In the United States, it's easy to assume that Americans prefer the freedom to drive wherever they please.
However, data reveals a more nuanced picture: despite the perception that walking is an antiquated mode of transportation, there's a sizable constituency eager for a different way of life.
Recent surveys show that between 40% and 60% of Americans express a preference for living in neighborhoods where daily errands can be accomplished on foot.