The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.
The bar graph illustrates the percentages of proffered transportation means in a European city, from 1960 to 2000.
Overall
, it is clear that
over the course of forty years, some modes of transportation lost their popularity, while
others did the complete opposite.
Starting from the year 1960, when commuting on foot was by far the most popular, with 35% of people choosing that option. Following closely was transportation via a bus or a bike, gaining 25% and approximately 20% respectively. On the other hand
, traveling
by car was not as popular back Change the spelling
travelling
then
, only reaching 5%.
In the year 1980
the situation changed. Almost two times fewer people reported Add a comma
1980,
traveling
on foot, Change the spelling
travelling
whereas
traveling
by bus saw a radical increase in popularity, getting 25% of the votes. Car and bike were almost even, both receiving 20% on average.
As for the year 2000, cars peaked Change the spelling
travelling
at
their popularity, gaining 35%. Commuting by bus came second (15%). Change preposition
in
In contrast
, bike and foot got to their lowest point, with 5% and 10% respectively.Submitted by s_syedy on
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