The table gives a breakdown of changes in modes of move in England over the period of 15 years (1985-2000).
Overall
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while
the figure for walking, bicycle and local bus had a constant decrease, other modes followed an interrupted upward trajectory during the period.
In 1985, the average person travelled 4,740 miles annually. Linking Words
This
number significantly rose to 6,475 miles by 2000. The most widely used mode of moving in both years was by car, with the distance increased from 3,199 to 4,806. Other noticeable growth in length of travel was in long-distance coach (289-366), taxi (13-42) and other modes (450-585) between 1985-2000.
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In contrast
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such
approaches as walking, bicycle and local bus had followed an interrupted downward trajectory. Linking Words
While
the figure for walking accounts for 255-237 and local bus counted at 429-274 during Linking Words
this
period, the number of bicycles was 51 , and it slightly
dropped to 41 miles respectively.Linking Words