“public-transportation” Charts
Cost of U.S. air travel is 17% cheaper than 20 years ago »
The cost of air travel in the U.S. remained surprisingly stable during the last decade, with prices staying below $400…
Transit is Becoming Increasingly Irrelevant »
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) wants people to believe that transit is an increasingly important form of transportation, citing…
Fuel Efficiency Over the Years »
Average fuel economy of U.S. light-duty vehicles has increased over 80%, from 13.1 mpg in 1975 to 23.8 mpg in…
Cars vs.Trucks: Which is the true American vehicle? »
Trucks as a percentage of total U.S. light-duty vehicles increased from 16.4% in 1980 to 44.9% in 2004, the highest…
Carpooling to Work Less Popular; More People Driving Alone »
The number of people carpooling to work has decreased from 19.1 million people in 1980 to just 14.4 million in…