The table provides information on commuting patterns to work in a US city, with data on average distance, travel time, and speed for different modes of transport.
Overall, private cars are more commonly used than public transport or non-motorized options like cycling or walking. Shared cars and public transportation are mostly used for longer distances.
The most notable feature is that commuters using shared cars and public transport cover the longest distances, with averages of 24 miles and 23 miles, respectively. Shared cars also have the highest average speed at 34 mph, which is 6 mph faster than the average speed of trains and buses (28 mph). Consequently, car commuters save around 7 minutes on average compared to public transport users (42 vs. 49 minutes).
In contrast, cycling or walking is preferred for shorter distances, with an average of 4 miles. Despite the short distance, walking is considerably slower, averaging only 3 mph, while cycling is faster at 10 mph. Even though traveling by car involves longer distances, the average speed is much higher at 31 mph, making it significantly faster than cycling or wa
lking.