The charts provides data on the use of transport and car in Edmonton. Overall, car and LRT ( light rail transit) account for the largest share of transport use, as opposed to bus and taxi. We can also see that commute to work and business are main reasons for using a car.
Turning to details, the proportion of the car use share the largest portion of transport use, 45%. In addition, the figure for LRT is lower, standing at 35%, while uses of bus and taxi are the same just 10%.
When it comes to people’s reasons for driving the car in the city, going to work is the main reason for 55% of people which is the highest figure. Furthermore, as for business, the figure is 45%, while the figure for another reason which is taking children to school is slightly lower – 40%. Shopping and leisure activities are not so widespread explanation for driving and their figure is the same (15%).
