The bar chart gives information about different types of transport used to commute to work in Grahamston in 1996 and 2001.
Overall, car and truck emerged as the most prevalent modes of transport to get to work in 1996, and it increased by 2001, as did the proportions of people who cycled to work and worked at home. However, the popularity of public transportation, walking, private vehicle passenger, and other alternatives for visiting the workplace decreased throughout the period.
Focusing on 1996, driving a car or truck to get to work was the most popular, accounting for around 55%. Meanwhile, the percentages of people taking public transportation, using private vehicle passengers, or other alternatives (ferry, aeroplane, and taxi) to commute to work were almost the same, they made up 10%, 12%, and around 9%. The remaining modes of transport represented relatively low percentages, with the shares constituting 3% for bicycle, 5% for working from home, and 6% for walking.
In 2001, the percentage of employees commutting to their work by car or truck grew significantly, peaking at 65% and surpassing all other means of transport. Similarly, the usage of bicycle went up slightly to reach 4%, as did the figure for working from home, climbing to 8%. In contrast, the remaining modes of transport experienced a downward trend. The figure for public transport decreased noticeably, dipping to around 6%, while other types, including ferry, aeroplane, and taxi fell to 8%. The proportion of individuals using private vehicle passengers and walking to work also declined, going down to 5% and 3%, respectively.