The two pie charts compare the primary modes of transport used by individuals to travel to a specific university in 2004 and 2009. Overall, it is evident that while driving was the most popular method at the start of the period, bus travel became the dominant choice by 2009, likely influenced by the introduction of new infrastructure.
In 2004, over half of the university commuters (51%) travelled by car. This was followed by bus travel at 33%, while bicycles, walking, and trains accounted for smaller proportions of 9%, 4%, and 3% respectively. By 2009, the reliance on cars had dropped significantly to 28%. Conversely, the proportion of people using the bus increased to 46%, making it the most common method of transport.
Regarding the other modes, bicycle usage saw a notable rise, nearly doubling from 9% in 2004 to 16% in 2009. Walking and train travel also experienced slight growth, rising to 6% and 4% respectively. These changes suggest that the implementation of car parking charges in 2006 and the new bus stop in 2008 were key factors in altering travel habits among the university population.