The chart illustrates the number of trips made by children aged 5-12 in a particular country, comparing travel modes used in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school.
In 1990, walking was the most popular mode of transportation, with 12 million trips, whereas in 2010, being a car passenger was the most popular, with 11 million trips.
Interestingly, in 1990, cycling, walking, and taking the bus were almost equally popular, with around 6 million trips each. In contrast, in 2010, bus, walking/bus, and cycling trips ranged from 5 million to 2 million.
Moreover, it’s worth noting that in 1990, being a car passenger was the least popular mode of transportation, while in 2010, cycling was the least preferred.
In conclusion, there was a significant shift in the popularity of these transportation modes. Notably, the popularity of bus, walking/bus, and bus trips decreased in 2010, while car passenger trips gained popularity.
