The table compares the percentage of journeys made by different types of transport in three countries, while the bar chart shows the main reasons why people in Canada travel to work by car.
Overall, cars are the most popular form of transport in all countries, especially in Canada. In contrast, bicycles and other transport methods are used by only a small percentage of people. The most common reason Canadians commute by car is because they have no alternative.
In detail, 90% of journeys in Canada are made by car, which is much higher than Belgium at 72% and Germany at 68%. Public transport is more popular in Germany, accounting for 18% of journeys, compared with only 3% in Canada. Similarly, walking is more common in Belgium and Germany, both at 11%, while only 5% of Canadians travel on foot. Bicycle use is very low in all three countries, at just 1% in Canada and 2% in both Belgium and Germany.
According to the bar chart, the biggest reason people drive to work in Canada is that they have no alternative, at around 40%. Around 30% say they need a car for work purposes, while convenience accounts for about 20%. Fewer people choose cars because it is quicker or because of work nightshift, at approximately 12% and 10% respectively.