The graph compares the average distance in miles that was travelled per capita by various types of transport in 1985 and 2000.
Overall, what stands out from the chart is that the majority of mileage was accrued via transportation modes suitable for longer journeys, rather than those designed for shorter distances over the period in question.
Looking at the details, the car remained by far the most prevalent means of transport for rides, with the number of miles travelled rising from 3,199 to 4,806 between 1985 and 2000. A similar pattern was observed in the distances of trips made by railways and other modes, with a significant growth from 289 to 366 and from 450 to 585, respectively, over the same span.
In stark contrast, in 1985, the least popular method of travelling was by taxi with 13 miles per trip, followed by cycling with 51 and long-distance coach travel with 54. In 2000, figures for cycling and walking fell slightly from 51 to 41 and from 255 to 237 miles, respectively. Analogously, the length of transfers made by local buses was nowhere near as long as in 1985, with 274 miles as opposed to 429. However, long-distance coaches and taxis drove much further in 2000, with 124 and 42 miles in turn. Ultimately, the total length of all modes increased from 4,740 to 6,475.