The table compares the average annual distance traveled by adults using various modes of transportation in 1977 and 2007.
Overall, there was a significant increase in the distance traveled by car and taxi over the 30-year period. Conversely, walking and bicycle travel distances decreased, while travel by bus and motorcycle also saw declines, with train travel remaining relatively stable.
In 1977, cars were the most used mode of transportation, with an average distance of 3,500 km traveled annually, which more than doubled to 7,100 km by 2007. Similarly, the distance traveled by taxi saw a substantial increase, rising from 200 km to 800 km. On the other hand, the distances traveled by walking and bicycle both decreased. Walking fell from 400 km to 300 km, and bicycle travel dropped from 100 km to 80 km.
Motorcycle travel showed a slight decrease from 100 km in 1977 to 90 km in 2007. Bus travel experienced a more pronounced decline, going from 800 km to 500 km. Train travel, however, saw a small increase, from 900 km in 1977 to 1,000 km in 2007. These changes highlight a shift towards more reliance on cars and taxis over the 30-year span, while traditional and public transport modes saw varying degrees of decline or stability.
