The chart illustrates the differences in percentages for various
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used on their way to work and on their way back home in a European city in 1959 and 2009.
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duration increased by 2009. The percentage of Use synonyms
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transport by train remained unchanged. Going by foot was reduced to almost half by 2009.
In 1959, the average distance was 3.5km and Linking Words
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a majority
people
which is 55% chose to go on foot. Use synonyms
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, an equal number of individuals, 15% travelled by Train and bus. 10% went by car and half of it preferred other methods, which is Linking Words
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the lowest percentage in 1959.
In 2009, the average distance increased to 19km and Linking Words
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by car more than three times in 1959 , which is 35%. One-fourth of Use synonyms
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reduced by 2%.
Other ways of transport methods significantly increased to reach up to 12%. The average transport duration in 1959 was 17 minutes and it rose to 42 minutes by 2009.Verb problem
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