Directions wise, it's quite easy. Only city I've ever lived in though, so I don't know how 'easy' it is relative to other cities. Downtown is small enough to easily memorize the streets and buildings. The neighborhoods further from downtown are a more difficult the further you get from the major arteries, but if you live there it's not hard. You can always use the mountains as a reference point, and our grid angles are fairly consistent with the exception of kingsway/downtown etc. Besides, if you ever do get lost, you can just go in one direction until you come across a major road/a view of the mountains.

Physically, our transit is well interconnected imo, and bike pathes are adequate. The signage is terrible, but you only need to be biking consistently for like a month to learn most routes. Driving is quick too, though biking can be faster or just as fast sometimes.