The data presented in the table illustrates changes in means of transport in England from 1985 to 2000.
Overall, the average distance travelled per person increased during this period, and cars were used far more frequently than other forms of transport in both years.
In 1985, people in England travelled an average of 4,740 miles including all modes of transport and, by 2000, this number had increased significantly to 6,475 miles. Car travel was by far the most common means of transport in both years, with an average of 3,199 miles per person in 1985 and 4,806 miles in 2000.
Train travel increased to 366 miles per person in 2000, which was the third longest distance that year. Meanwhile, travel by long-distance bus and taxi also grew, although they remained among the least used forms of transport in 2000, with only 124 miles and 42 miles respectively.
However, travel by local bus showed a substantial decrease, with an average distance of only 274 miles in 2000, compared to 429 miles in 1985. The average distances people walked and cycled also fell, to 237 miles and 41 miles respectively.