The diagrams below shows changes in modes of transport chosen by travellers in European country from 1950 to 1990. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart provides information about the shifts in four different means of transport that commuters used in a European country over the period between 1950 and 1990.

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it is clear that

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pedestrians and those travelling by automobile experienced considerable fluctuations over the given time frame,

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the percentage of bus passengers remained relatively stable, in comparison to other modes of transport. Looking at the diagram in detail, people going on foot saw the highest point in 1950, at just under 40%. From 1950 onwards, there has been a sharp decline to reach a trough of 7% in 1990, which is explained by the pedestrianisation of the region.

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, personal vehicle users occupied the least share, at 5% in 1950, and fell to roughly four-tenths by 1990. Focusing on public transport, buses witnessed moderate changes compared to the other travel options. The figures for 1950 and 1990 were almost identical , with a peak of its usage reached in 1970, at just over a quarter.

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, bikers experienced a diminishing tendency, dropping from approximately 27% in 1950 to the lowest ever point of 5% in 1990.