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Mobility
Number of trips per person per year, 1995-7 and 2006-7
Source: DfT
Percentage of trips per person by mode, 2006-7
Source: DfT
Distance travelled per person per year, 1995-7 and 2006-7
Source: DfT
Percentage of distance travelled by trip reason, 2006-7
Source: DfT
- In 2006-7, there were fewer trips made by people in London than in any other region whilst people in the South West made the highest number of trips.
- Between 1995-97 and 2006-7 there was a decrease in the number of trips made in all regions. The largest regional decrease was in London.
- Regarding the mode of transport used in 2006-7, over a quarter of all trips in London were made using public transport, compared with just 5 per cent in the South West.
- In every region except London, private transport (excluding walking and cycling) accounted for 63 to 70 per cent of all journeys. In London private transport accounted for 44 per cent of all journeys.
- The total distance travelled per person per year decreased in the North East, East Midlands, London and the South East between 1995-7 and 2006-7 but increased in every other region. The England average increased by approximately 130 miles over this period and stood at about 7,100 miles per person in 2006-7. People travelled furthest in the South East of England (over 8,400 miles) and the least distance in London (under 5,500 miles).
- Nationally, 30 per cent of travel was for commuting and business purposes, 19 per cent for shopping and personal business, 4 per cent for education (and escorting children to education) and the remaining 47 per cent for leisure and other purposes. There was little variation by region.
- Mobility - national indicator
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Updated: 25 February 2010