The pie chart below illustrates popularity statistics (in percentages) for different modes of transport in Cambridge for 2008 and 2018. Over the years, there was a switch from fuel based transports to environmentally friendly alternatives.
Focusing on the popularity of fuel based transports like cars and buses, in 2008, the most popular mode of transportation was Cars (42%), followed by buses (30%). In stark contrast, cars were preferred by only 20% of Cambridge locals in 2018, becoming the least popular mode of travel. The popularity of fuel based transports suffered drastically with numbers dropping from 72% to 45%.
Looking at environmentally friendly modes of travel such as walking and cycling, they were the least preferred ways of transport in 2008. Walking was popular with only 11% of the population, the lowest out of any mode of transportation. 17% of the population preferred riding their bikes. These numbers rose sharply in 2018. Bicycles became the most popular, with 30% of Cambridge residents opting to use them. Walking tied buses as the second pick for 25% of locals. Healthier and climate friendly options became the go-to form of travel, surging in popularity from 28% in 2008 to 55% in 2018.
In conclusion, environmentally friendly forms of travel became much more popular over time compared to buses and cars.