Public transport is the most popular way to get around New York City, which is quite unusual for the USA. About 90% of Americans living in other places drive cars rather than take the bus or train to get to work and school, so New York is a pretty special place. Its subway is the largest underground system in the world with 468 stations. By comparison, London has just 287 tube stations.
The Statue of Liberty's hand measures an impressive five metres in length – that’s almost as tall as a giraffe.
YELLOW TURNS GREEN
By 2012, New York plans to have 75 per cent of the city’s taxis running as hybrid vehicles. This means they will run on a combination of normal fuel and electric power, which is much better for the environment than traditional taxis. I think this is a really important environmental development for my city because New York’s yellow taxis are such a famous feature of the city. We are sending a message to the world that we are serious about protecting our environment.
Julian Golfarini, USA
COOL TO SCHOOL
I go to my elementary school on a school bus, which is yellow and quite big. It is bus number 4. I really enjoy the journey because I sit next to my friend Hayley. We tell each other jokes all the way and sometimes do our homework. Sometimes there is lots of traffic in New York, but it is OK if we are in the bus because the time goes super quick. The bus is good for the environment because it means that all the kids go together instead of our moms taking us in their cars. I think children everywhere should go by bus because buses are really cool.
Taylor Jackson, USA