The bar chart illustrates the number of trips made by children aged 5-12 in 1990 and 2010, using five different modes of transport: car passenger, walking, cycling, walking and bus, and bus.
In 1990, walking was the most common mode of transport, with around 12 million trips per year, followed closely by the bus with around 7 million trips. Cycling and using a combination of walking and the bus were less popular, with about 6 and 4 million trips, respectively. Car passengers accounted for the fewest trips, with just over 4 million.
However, by 2010, there was a significant shift in transportation habits. The number of trips made by car passengers had more than doubled to around 11 million, making it the most popular mode of transport. Conversely, the number of walking trips had dropped by nearly half to 6 million. Bus usage also saw a decline, while cycling and walking combined with bus saw slight reductions as well.
Overall, the chart shows a clear trend towards increased car use and a decline in more traditional modes like walking, cycling, and bus travel between 1990 and 2010.
