The table provides information about the average annual travel distances covered by adults and the various modes of travel between 1977 and 2007.
Overall, in 1997, adults primarily used cars for travel, and by 2007, the trend of driving cars had increased fourfold.
In 1997, a significant number of miles were traveled by car, accounting for 3,500 miles. Public transportation methods such as buses and trains were also utilized, covering 800 and 900 miles respectively. Some individuals preferred walking, covering about 400 miles. In contrast, taxis, motorcycles, and bicycles recorded the lowest travel distances compared to other modes of transport.
The largest distance traveled by adults was by car, which totaled 7,100 miles. Trains and taxis remained popular among travelers as well, with average distances of 1,000 and 800 miles. However, walking and bus travel were considered less popular methods of transportation. Adults who traveled by motorcycle and bicycle covered only about 80 and 90 miles, which classified them as the shortest distances among the available modes of transport.