Physically active house buyers will value the pedestrian-friendly nature of Town of Hempstead; running common errands is convenient by walking, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The public transit system in this community is somewhat poor. Nevertheless, there is the Lynbrook Station, Cedarhurst Station and Merrick Station on the Long Beach Branch, Hempstead Branch, Babylon Branch, Oyster Bay Branch, Ronkonkoma BrBranch, Port Jefferson Branch, Far Rockaway Branch and West Hempstead Branch. The community is served by about 30 bus lines, and it is easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences. In contrast, Town of Hempstead is quite car friendly. It is easy to park.