First and Last Mile Commuting Let’s start the first mile of this journey by setting a goal for reading this article: learning what first mile and last mile means in relation to transportation, and finding ways for the parking industry to embrace (and maybe even capitalize) on this growing urban challenge. The Rise of Public Transit If you live in a city (as 80% of Canadians[i] and Americans[ii] do), you likely understand that public transit is an important part of city life.