The table below gives information about the average annual distance traveled by adults and the types of travel in 1977 and 2007.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Sample 1:

The table compares the average annual distances, measured in miles, that adults traveled using various modes of transport in 1997 and 2007.  

Overall, car travel saw a dramatic increase, while walking, bicycle, motorcycle, and bus travel generally declined over the period. Among these means of transport, the average annual distance traveled by car led in both years.

In 1997, adults traveled an average of 3,500 miles by car, which more than doubled to 7,100 miles by 2007, making car travel the most preferred mode of transportation in both years. Another striking increase occurred in taxi usage, with the distance covered rising fourfold, from 200 miles in 1997 to 800 miles in 2007. Train travel saw a modest increase, from 900 miles to 1,000 miles, indicating a slight rise in usage.

Walking and cycling, however, became less popular over time, with walking decreasing from 400 miles in 1997 to 300 miles in 2007, and cycling declining slightly from 100 to 80 miles. Similarly, bus travel saw a significant drop from 800 miles to 500 miles over the decade, indicating a reduced reliance on public transport. Motorcycle travel remained relatively stable, dropping just 10 miles, from 100 miles in 1997 to 90 miles in 2007.

Sample 2:

The table illustrates the average number of miles adults travelled per year in 1977 and 2007, in terms of seven different modes of transport.

Overall, there were increases in the use of cars, trains and taxis by adults in both years, whereas the opposite was true in the cases of the other forms of transport listed. Additionally, while cars remained by far the most popular type of travel, bicycles and motorcycles were the least common throughout.

In 1977, adults predominantly traveled by car, with an average distance of 3500 miles. This was significantly more than trains and buses, recording 900 and 800 miles respectively. At the same time, adults walked an average of 400 miles, twice the distance covered by taxis, while bicycles and motorbikes were used in equal measure, at an average of 100 miles for the year.

By 2007, the average distance covered by car had more than doubled, reaching 7100 miles and remaining the highest figure. Taxis and trains followed similar increasing trends, with the use of the former rising fourfold, whereas the latter grew by only 100 miles. In contrast, travel by bus and foot experienced declines of 300 and 100 miles, in that order, while minimal changes were observed in the distances traveled by bicycles and motorbikes, both just under 100 miles.

Sample 3:

The table illustrates the average distance that adults commuted by seven different means of transport annually within 30 years, from 1977 to 2007. Overall, cars travelled the farthest distance, and this figure continued to dominate after 30 years. Meanwhile, the other modes of transportation did not commute over 1000 miles yearly in both studied years.

A closer look at the table reveals that commuters by car drove around 3,500 miles on average, marking it as the largest figure in terms of travelled distance in a year. This number was higher than the sum of the other six vehicles. Sharing the second place was bus and train goers, who took turns to travel 800 and 900 miles in 1977. Noteworthily, none of the other commuting methods was able to exceed 500 miles when it came to the average total mileage per year.

Regarding the changes in travel patterns in 2007, car travellers continued to intensify their driven miles annually, which doubled to 7,100 miles. Taxis have overtaken buses since they witnessed a fourfold increase to 800 miles a year and shared the second place with trains. Meanwhile, those who chose to travel by two-wheeled vehicles and buses, or on foot observed a decline in their average travel distance, with the smallest belonging to cyclists and motorcyclists.

Sample 4:

The table presents a comparative analysis of the average annual distances traveled by adults across various modes of transportation in the years 1977 and 2007.

Overall, there was a significant disparity in the distances covered by different modes of transport over the two decades, with notable increases in the utilization of cars, trains, and taxis, while other forms of travel experienced a decline.

In terms of walking and cycling, both activities witnessed a reduction in average distance traveled. Specifically, walking decreased from 400 miles in 1977 to 300 miles in 2007, marking a decline of 100 miles. Similarly, bicycle travel saw a drop from 100 miles to 80 miles during the same period, reflecting a decrease of 20 miles. Conversely, motorcycling exhibited a marginal decrease, with average distances traveled falling from 100 miles to 90 miles.   

In stark contrast, car travel surged dramatically, with adults covering an average of 3,500 miles in 1977, which more than doubled to 7,100 miles by 2007, indicating an increase of 3,600 miles. Taxi usage also showed remarkable growth, rising from 200 miles in 1977 to 800 miles in 2007, a notable increment of 600 miles. The use of buses saw a decline from 800 miles to 500 miles, while train travel experienced a slight increase, from 900 miles to 1,000 miles, signifying a change of 100 miles.

Sample 5:

The table illustrates the mean travel distance per annum by adults, categorized by transport methods, in 1977 and 2007. Overall, only cars, trains and taxis witnessed an increase between the two years. Additionally, the average distance traveled by cars was the highest for both years.

Regarding the increasing categories, surveyed individuals traveled 3500 miles by automobiles in 1977, which then more than doubled to 7100 miles by 2007. Moreover, trains accounted for a distance of around 1000 miles for both years, while the figure for taxis quadrupled from 200 miles to 800 miles for the selected period.

Concerning the remaining categories, adults reduced their walking distance from 400 miles in 1977 to 300 miles in 2007. Cyclists and motorcyclists shared the lowest results of 100 miles in 1977; subsequently, their respective figures declined to 80 miles and 90 miles in the following forty years. Finally, buses contributed to 800 miles of adults' travel distance in 1977, followed by a plunge to 500 miles by 2007.

Sample 6:

The given table compares different means of transportation in terms of the annual distance traveled by adults in two separate years, 1977 and 2007. Units are measured in miles.

Overall, cars were by far the most popular means of transport during the entire 40-year period, witnessing the most dramatic rise. In contrast, bicycles and motorcycles were the least common modes of transportation. Regarding changes in commuting patterns, there was an upward trend in the use of cars, trains, and taxis, while the remaining methods of transport recorded a decline.

In 1977, cars occupied the position as the most prevalent vehicle, with 3,500 miles traveled, nearly quadruple the distance of the second and third most popular methods, buses and trains, which ranged from 800 to 900 miles. Meanwhile, the distance traveled on foot was 400 miles on average, twice as high as that of taxis. Bicycles were as common as motorbikes, with the average distance for each vehicle standing at 100 miles.

By 2007, the distance traveled by car had increased twofold to 7,100 miles, solidifying its position as the most preferred mode of transportation. Similar changes were seen in the figures for trains and taxis, with the former witnessing a slight growth to 1,000 miles and the latter recording a fourfold rise to 800 miles. In contrast, the other transport methods underwent a descending trend, with the most dramatic drop recorded in buses, falling by 300 miles to reach 500 miles in 2007. The distances traveled by walking, motorbikes, and bicycles dropped to 300, 90, and 80 miles, respectively.