The given table provides information about commuters who travel to work using four different types of transport in one city in the US. It consists of three averages: distance, time, and speed.
Overall, it’s evident that using a car is the fastest and convenient way to over long distances, whereas cycling or walking is the most viable option for short trips.
The data shows that the average distance covered by different modes of commuting varies significantly. People traveling by car with more than one person cover the longest distance, averaging 24 miles, while those who use a car alone travel 17 miles. Public transport users (train/bus) cover almost the same distance, at 23 miles. However, people who cycle or walk travel the shortest distance, averaging only 4 miles.
Regarding travel time, public transport (train/bus) takes the longest, with an average of 49 minutes. Car users with more than one person spend 42 minutes commuting, while those traveling alone by car take slightly less time at 33 minutes. The shortest commuting time is observed among cyclists and walkers, who spend an average of 20 minutes.
Speed also differs depending on the mode of transport. The fastest average speed is recorded for car users with passengers 34 mph, followed by those driving alone 31 mph. Train and bus commuters travel at an average of 28 mph, which is slightly slower. The lowest speeds are seen among cyclists 10 mph and walkers 3 mph.