The two pie charts compare the reasons why people commute to work either by bicycle or by car.
Overall, cycling is mainly chosen for health and environmental reasons, whereas driving is preferred primarily for comfort and practical considerations.
Regarding cycling, the joint highest proportions are health and fitness and reducing pollution, each accounting for 30% of responses. This indicates that many cyclists are motivated by both personal and environmental benefits. Avoiding parking problems represents 15%, suggesting that practical concerns also play a role. A slightly smaller percentage, 13%, choose cycling because it involves no cost. The lowest figure is for those who believe that it is faster than driving, at 12%, implying that speed is not a major consideration for most cyclists.
By contrast, comfort is by far the most significant reason for driving, at 40%, making it the dominant factor overall. Distance to work is the second most common reason, accounting for 21%, which suggests that longer commutes may discourage cycling. Driving is considered faster by 14% of respondents, and the same proportion need a car to carry items. Safety is the least frequently mentioned reason, at just 11%.