We walk everywhere. We walk to the grocery store (DH takes a backpack), to dinner, and just for fun. Home Depot is walking distance as are many other places. If we go downtown, we will generally take the bus unless there's a really good reason for us not to.

It amazes me the people who will drive 3/4 mile for something minor.

Costco is more than 2 miles away but even if it wasn't, I'd have to drive. We buy many, many heavy things.