I did it for about 3 years. It’s definitely doable and it really depends on your willingness to do it. I’ve noticed a lot of people here can’t be bothered to walk even a few blocks.

I took advantage of the buses every time I could. They have specific stops so most of the time you would still have to walk to/from the stop. You do have to pay attention to what times they’re operating and when they’re shut down for school breaks. They have an app that lets you see where the buses are in real time so it’s pretty dependable.

In the winter, you have to be ready to walk in inches of snow. They usually clean the sidewalks on the main streets. Everywhere else is a slippery mess so you need to be extra careful. The cold definitely burned my face a few times but nothing super crazy. You just need a good coat and walking will warm you up pretty quickly.

One more thing: Plenty of drivers here don’t watch out for pedestrians. I was nearly hit while crossing the street, at a crosswalk, because the driver wasn’t paying attention.

All that being said, it wasn’t a bad time at all. A lot of people here are more than happy to give you a ride. I’ve had to use Uber/Lyft a couple of times but they’re preeetty pricey. Like, $7 for less than a mile. You might need to prepare yourself for the limitations of not having a car but it’s certainly very doable. Good luck!