“transportation” Charts
More People Are Biking—But Cars Still Rule the Daily Commute »
May 16th is National Bike to Work Day — and boy do we need it! Although the number of people…
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…
The Bike to Work Movement: It's Growing! »
According to data from the Census Bureau, biking to work has increased 60 percent over the past decade. Learn how…
76% of Us Could Save Money Getting to Work »
In 2013, seventy-six percent of American workers drove alone while just nine percent carpooled. But according to PuckerMob carpoolers "save…
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…
Strife in the Fast Lane »
The US road network suffers from chronic underinvestment and deferred maintenance at a huge cost to American motorists.
Changes in Consumer Expenditures »
Since overall expenditures began to increase again in 2011, cash contributions, health care, and transportation have had the largest percentage…
The Stagnant and Costly Amtrak System »
From 1991 to 2012, air travel miles increased by 68 percent, compared to only an 8 percent growth in Amtrak…
How Air Pollution Is Killing Us Softly »
It kills over 200,000 people per year, but it seems rarely discussed. Policy measures could specifically target the most deadly…
This Transportation System Is All The Rage These Days »
Over the last few years, the bike-sharing system has exploded in cities throughout the world. The system enables citizens to…
U.S. Diesel Car, Truck, and Van Sales »
While diesel truck and van sales are at a plateau, diesel car and SUV are becoming more popular in the…
Urbanized Areas with the Most Transit Travel »
While Los Angeles has about two-thirds of the population of the New York-Newark urbanized area, it has less than a…
When I Was Your Age, I Walked 10 Miles to School in the Snow »
Parents may exaggerate when it comes to the hills, and the snow, and the distance, but they really were more…
Paris: The City of... Mini Bicycles »
A survey conducted by Paris City Hall in 2012 found an overwhelming majority of Parisian families were interested in a…
Wheels v. Wings: Which Feels Safer? »
Americans feel safer in a car than a plane, even though most know they are more likely to die in…
What Are Americans Paying For At The Pump? »
With the national average price for regular gasoline at $3.55, many Americans bemoan the high prices at the pump. There…
Air Traffic Between Airports of Germany and Their Partners »
Dashboard presents detailed data on air transport by reporting country (namely, Germany) and routes which includes: passengers on board (arrivals,…
Let's Share a Ride! »
Forty-five percent of the country has no access to transit... but eighty percent of our passenger capacity in cars is…
Transportation »
As stated in the ITF Transport Outlook 2013, published by International Transport Forum, at the current stage of global economic…
Food's Carbon Footprint: What is the Prius of Eating? »
This chart shows the sources of global greenhouse gas emissions. Did you know that agriculture accounts for more greenhouse gas…
Americans Paying More for Transportation »
Average total expenditures per consumer in 2012 were $51,442, an increase of 3.5 percent from 2011 levels. Most of the…
Most Popular Aircrafts of Europe »
On an average Airbus continues to dominate the commercial air carrier segment of Europe, as per the 2012 statistics. In…
How Old is European Aircraft Fleet? »
European aircraft fleet can be positively characterized as constantly upgrading: aircraft aged less than 5 years constitutes the biggest part…
Who is Driving the Car Market? »
The majority of new car purchases are coming from drivers ages 45-64. No longer paying a child's college tuition, a…
Decreasing Reliance on Public School Transportation »
The percentage of students transported at public expense has been slowly decreasing since peaking at 61.3% in 1984-85. In 2007-08,…
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…
The Real Price of Your Ticket: Plane Accidents by US Airline »
American airlines have some of the best safety records of any airlines in the world, most ranking in the top…
To Consider When Buying Airline Ticket: Price, Points & Life »
2012 airline safety rankings reveal a large disparity in the safeness of various airline companies. In America, the top airline,…