I have noticed that people are very active and love to be outside, so I think that probably has made biking much more popular here as a way of getting around! (I have even heard that going running as a date activity is becoming common here... that's how much people like to exercise!) There are lots of hills, though, so you have to be in pretty good shape. Taking the ferry is also a common way to commute, which I think highlights how Auckland is a very coastal city, with lots of islands nearby, some of which people live on. The ocean is an important part of life here. In general, many people here are starting to be more aware of the impacts of driving on the environment, and are choosing alternative methods like the bus, train, and bikes to get around.
