Average distance travelled per person in the Netherlands between 2001 and 2006

The table illustrates changes in the average annual distance travelled per person in the Netherlands across various transport modes between 2001 and 2006. Overall, the total distance covered by all modes rose from 4,740 miles to 6,475 miles, with car travel being the primary contributor to this growth.

Car travel experienced a substantial increase, rising from 3,199 miles in 2001 to 4,806 miles in 2006. Similarly, distances covered by train and taxi saw notable growth, with train travel increasing from 239 to 366 miles, and taxi usage more than tripling from 13 to 42 miles. The 'other' category also saw an upward trend, climbing from 450 to 585 miles, while local distance bus travel more than doubled from 54 to 124 miles.

In contrast, some modes saw a decline in usage. Walking decreased from 255 to 237 miles, and bicycle travel fell from 51 to 41 miles. Local bus travel also experienced a significant reduction, dropping from 429 miles in 2001 to 274 miles in 2006. Despite these decreases in specific categories, the overall upward trend in total distance travelled was driven primarily by the significant expansion in car usage.