The bar chart illustrates the percentage of people using five different modes of transportation – car, bus, train, bicycle, and walking – in five major cities: New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, and Sydney.
Overall, car usage is the dominant mode in New York and Sydney, while train travel overwhelmingly prevails in Tokyo. Buses represent a significant share in London and Paris, whereas bicycles and walking consistently account for the smallest proportions across all five locations. Notably, active transport options remain marginal everywhere.
In terms of private and public motorized transport, cars were the most popular choice in Sydney, where they accounted for 50% of journeys, followed closely by New York at 40%. In contrast, car usage was markedly lower in Tokyo (20%) and Paris (25%). Bus travel showed considerable variation: Paris led with 35%, while London and Tokyo both recorded 30% and 20% respectively. Trains exhibited the most striking disparity, constituting half of all trips in Tokyo (50%) – by far the highest figure – yet representing only 15-25% in the other cities, with the lowest share in Sydney.
Bicycle and walking modes were far less prevalent overall. Cycling reached its peak in Paris at 15%, compared with just 5-10% elsewhere. Walking remained the least common option in every city, hovering around 5% across the board. This pattern highlights a clear preference for motorized transport in most locations, with Tokyo standing out as an exception due to its exceptional reliance on rail.
In summary, the data reveal pronounced city-specific preferences, with Sydney and New York favouring cars, Tokyo prioritising trains, and Paris balancing buses with higher bicycle use.