The charts show the main methods of transport of people traveling to one university in 2004 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The provided pie charts delineate the commuting preferences of students across two distinct time periods. At a glance, a discernible rise is evident in the usage of public transportation methods, contrasting sharply with a decline in private modes. Notably, rail transport emerges as the least preferred option. Within the realm of private transit, cars dominate, representing 51% of student preferences.

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mode experienced a pronounced decline, diminishing by 23% over approximately five years, thereby constituting a quarter of all modes by 2009.

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, pedestrian and cycling modes witnessed growth, with increments of 2% and 7% respectively from 2004 to 2009. In the public transit sector, trains lag significantly, accounting for a mere 3%, juxtaposed against buses, which command a 33% share. The latter experienced a substantial surge, escalating to 46% and securing its position as the most

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, train usage saw only a marginal uptick of 1% over the same five-year span.