The table compares the average distance traveled per person per year in the Netherlands using various modes of transportation between 2001 and 2006.
The data shows a general increase in the total distance traveled across all modes of transport over the five-year period. Car travel remained the most prevalent mode, with a significant rise in miles traveled. While certain forms of public transportation also saw increases ,such as walking and cycling, experienced slight declines.
In 2001, cars were the dominant mode of transport, with an average of 3,199 miles traveled per person. By 2006, this figure had risen substantially to 4,806 miles, highlighting the growing reliance on car travel. Public transportation saw mixed trends: train travel increased from 239 miles in 2001 to 366 miles in 2006, and the use of long-distance buses more than doubled, from 54 miles to 124 miles over the same period. However, local bus travel decreased significantly, dropping from 429 miles to 274 miles.
Non-motorized modes of transport, such as walking and cycling, showed slight declines. The average distance walked per person per year decreased from 255 miles in 2001 to 237 miles in 2006, while cycling dropped from 51 miles to 41 miles. On the other hand, taxi usage saw a notable increase, rising from 13 miles to 42 miles. The “Other” category, which could include less common modes of transport, also increased from 450 miles in 2001 to 585 miles in 2006, indicating a rise in alternative means of travel.