An estimated 5.5 million people ride New York 's subway system each day . New York shut down all 468 subway stations for the second time ever for Superstorm Sandy . Less than half own cars , according to the New York City Economic Development Corporation , which cites the latest census data on car ownership . If it were laid out in a single line , the tracks would extend from Manhattan to Detroit , Michigan . Comment:
An estimated 5.5 million people ride New York 's subway system each day . New York shut down all 468 subway stations for the second time ever for Superstorm Sandy . If it were laid out in a single line , the tracks would extend from Manhattan to Detroit , Michigan . Comment: