The American Dream may include cruising down the highway in your own car, but many people prefer alternative means of getting from point A to point B. Whether it’s mass transit or human-powered modes of travel, these essayists have come to believe in the unique ways they move around town.

1. Bus Chick’s Manifesto
2. Commuting by Bike
3. A Daily Dose of Walking
4. Born to Bike
5. Seeing the World by Sidewalk