The pie charts illustrate the primary modes of transport used by students travelling to a university in 2004 and 2009 by car, bicycle, bus, train, and walking.
Overall, the percentage of students travelling by car experienced an downward trend in 2004 and 2009, while the use of other transport methods increased. Additionally, the highest figure was recorded in the proportion of people travelled by car in the initial year, but it was overtaken by bus in 2009.
In 2004, cars were the dominant mode of transport, accounting for 51% of student journeys. However, this figure dropped considerably to 28% in 2009. In contrast, the use of trains, walking, and bicycles showed a gradual increase. Specifically, the percentage of students using trains rose from 3% to 4%, those walking increased from 4% to 6%, and bicycle use saw a substantial rise from 5% to 16%.
The bus, initially the second most popular option at 33% in 2004, experienced a marked increase to 46% in 2009, becoming the most popular method of transport to the university by 2009.