Detroit ranks 64th among U.S. cities for walking
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Detroiters average 150 walking miles per person per year, roughly the national average, according to a report from transportation data firm StreetLight.
Why it matters: Detroit has been working to become more pedestrian-friendly by repairing broken sidewalks and focusing on walkable commercial corridors in neighborhoods, with the data providing a baseline for that effort.
By the numbers: Detroit ranks 64th among 100 major U.S. cities, a mile below the national average of 151.
Caveat: The findings offer a glimpse into how much people actually walk in the city — not necessarily how pedestrian-friendly its streets are.
Context: Giant highways, unsafe roads, harsh winters, unreliable public transit, vacancy and the city's sheer size make walking a challenge.
The intrigue: Detroit ranks lower for cycling, according to StreetLight: 84th, with 13 miles cycled per person each year.