The given table illustrates differences regarding adults’ traveled distance by various means of transport in two years, 1977 and 2007.
Overall, an upward trend was observed concerning the figure of cars, trains, and taxis, while the opposite was true for the remaining categories. In addition, cars were the most prominent vehicles in the surveyed years, both accounting for the longest distance travelled and the most significant growth in the 30-year period.
In 1977, cars occupied the position of the most popular method of transport, with 3500 miles travelled. This was significantly higher than the average annual distance of trains and taxis, at 900 miles and 200 miles, respectively. Afterwards, the figure for cars doubled, and rose drastically to 7100 miles per year, solidifying its position as the most preferred mode of transportation. Similarly, growths were also recorded regarding annual distance of trains and taxis, albeit to a lesser extent, with a 100-mile increase for the former and a fourfold increase (600-mile) for the latter.
Turning to the remaining categories, in the beginning year, an average distance of 800 miles was travelled by buses, followed by walking at 400 miles a year. Bicycles and motorcycles were the least prevalent means of transport, with both standing at 100 miles per year. In the concluding year, buses’ figure saw a noticeable decline of 300 miles, whereas travel on foot distance decreased to 300 miles per year. Finally, a marginal dip of 10 and 20 miles were experienced by motorcycles and bicycles annual traveled length, respectively.