> For obese and/or disabled people, living in New York is an absolute nightmare if you can’t afford public transit. Obesity has increased in recent years as pe

> For obese and/or disabled people, living in New York is an absolute nightmare if you can’t afford public transit. Obesity has increased in recent years as people from all walks of life exercise less and eat out more. Even when adjusting for poverty and race, studies have shown that close access to parks and other walkable areas, combined with good public transport, reduces prevalance of obesity.