Change in travel modes for work and business
People are gradually commuting more on all modes of transport, but business travel by bus and on foot is significantly lower.
Walking
People are travelling more for pleasure
All modes of transport are increasing in use as people are visiting family more frequently and venture out on day trips.
People are walking more locally
Walking is the only travel mode to increase substantially during the pandemic, largely in people’s neighbourhoods rather than in city centres.
Transport modes for shopping are changing
People are using a range of transport modes for both grocery and non-food shopping.
Walking levels continue to increase
People are walking more, despite also returning to other forms of transport for regular journeys.
Does being concerned about virus risk put people off travelling?
Evidence shows that people’s attitude to risk is varied and has an impact on the frequency and type of transport they use.
Active travel: walking is the big winner
Walking is the only way of getting around that more people are doing more regularly than they did before the pandemic.