The table compares the average distance travelled per person, in kilometres, by different types of transport in a European capital city in 1977 and 2007.
Overall, people travelled considerably more in 2007 than in 1977, with cars showing the most dramatic rise. In contrast, walking and cycling declined slightly, while the distances covered by public transport increased moderately.
In 1977, the car was already the most used mode of transport, at 3,200 kilometres per person. By 2007, this figure had more than doubled to 7,100 kilometres, representing the largest increase among all categories. Travel by train also rose substantially, from 600 to 1,000 kilometres. Meanwhile, bus use showed only a small rise of 100 kilometres, from 300 to 400.
By contrast, walking fell from 400 to 300 kilometres, and the use of bicycles dropped slightly from 100 to 80 kilometres. The distance travelled by motorcycle also declined marginally, from 100 to 90 kilometres.
In summary, while car and train travel expanded greatly over the 30-year period, more traditional or manual forms of transport saw a modest decrease, indicating a clear shift towards motorised personal and public transport.