The table shows how the average distance travelled per person in England changed between 1985 and 2000, depending on the mode of transport.
Overall, people travelled much more in 2000 than in 1985, with cars remaining the most popular way to get around. While walking, cycling, and using local buses became less common, other forms of transport saw an increase.
In 1985, cars already dominated travel habits, and by 2000, their use had grown even further, from 3,199 to 4,806 miles per year. Meanwhile, walking and cycling declined slightly, with distances falling by around 20 miles each. Local bus travel dropped as well, from 429 to 274 miles.
However, long distance buses and trains became more popular, with the miles travelled on long distance buses more than doubling. Taxi use, though starting from a very low base, also tripled over the period. Travel by other modes rose as well, helping to push the overall total from 4,740 miles to 6,475 miles.