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Public transit users walk more and weigh less

Given the choice, 55% of respondents to a survey of 800 US adults said they would rather walk than drive more. The barrier to walking more was the distance to get to their destinations (Surface Transportation Policy Partnership). Light rail systems in urban areas cover distance using train cars, whether called a subway, metro system or trolley.

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