The table illustrates the percentage of journeys made by different modes of transport in four countries, while the bar chart shows reasons for car use in Canada.
Overall, cars are the most commonly used mode of transport in all four countries, while the least used category is ‘other’. Additionally, lack of alternatives is the most common reason for car use in Canada.
In Canada, 90% of journeys are made by car, which is significantly higher than other modes such as public transport (3%), walking (5%), and cycling (1%). The main reason for car use is the absence of alternatives (around 38%), followed by work-related needs (30%), and convenience (approximately 22%).
Similarly, cars dominate in Belgium (72%) and Germany (68%). However, the Netherlands shows a different pattern, with only 47% of journeys made by car and a notably high proportion of cycling at 26%.
Public transport is most commonly used in Germany (18%), compared to 12% in Belgium and only 8% in the Netherlands. Walking accounts for 11% in both Belgium and Germany, while it is higher in the Netherlands at 18%.