The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph demonstrates information about the total amount of trip percentages conducted by children aged 5–12 from and to educational institutions using five means of transportation—car, bike, walking, bus and a combination of the

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two—in 1990 and 2010.

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, notable fluctuations in the transportation types can be observed over

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two-decade span.

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, in 1990, travelling as a car passenger method was the least favoured, with only around 4

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journeys annually.

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, walking remained the most widely utilised method, accounting for roughly 12.

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, as can be noticed, bus travel was a relatively popular choice, reaching 6.5

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and slightly surpassing cycling, which stood at approximately 6.1. Throughout the period of 2010, the trend has shifted considerably. Car usage markedly increased, doubling to over 10

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rides,

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walking dropped sharply to around 6.

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trips made by bus, on foot and by bicycle all experienced reductions, buses continued to attract more commutes than both walking and cycling, totalling nearly 4.4

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trips recorded.