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Indicator: Average journey length by purpose G3
Average trip length by purpose: 1985-6 to 2002*  
Indicator Chart
Note: * Provisional data.
Change since
cross 1970
cross 1990
cross 1996-8

Coverage: Great Britain

Source: DfT

Objective: Improve choice in transport; improve access to education, jobs, leisure and services; and reduce the need to travel
  • Between 1985-6 and 2002, the average distances travelled by people for commuting, education and shopping all increased by between a third and a half.
  • Between 1996-8 and 2002, the average journey lengths for leisure, commuting, shopping and education increased by 8 per cent, 6 per cent, 12 per cent and 16 per cent respectively.


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