The provided charts illustrate the reasons for travel and the main issues encountered by the traveling public in the US in 2009.
Overall, the bar chart depicts the percentage of individuals traveling for various purposes, with the highest proportion traveling for work. Meanwhile, the pie chart provides insights into the main issues faced by travelers, with the price of travel being the most significant concern.
In 2009, 49% of individuals in the US traveled to and from work, significantly outweighing the 19% who traveled for personal reasons and the 16% for shopping. Additionally, 10% and 6% of the population traveled for social/recreational purposes and to visit friends/relatives, respectively.
Regarding the issues faced by the traveling public, the pie chart reveals that 36% of individuals were primarily concerned about the price of travel. Furthermore, safety concerns, aggressive drivers, highway congestion, and access to public transport accounted for 19%, 17%, 14%, and 8% of the issues, respectively. Surprisingly, only 6% of individuals encountered problems related to space for pedestrians during their travels in 2009.
