Scottish Government

Table G: Average distance travelled per person per year by purpose and main mode

Scottish residents : 1998/2000

Miles

Walk

Driver of car, van or lorry

Passenger in car, van or lorry

Other private transport (eg bicycle, motorcycle, private hire bus)

Local bus

Other public transport (eg rail, taxi, air, ferry, non-local bus)

All modes

Commuting or business

17

1,344

203

40

113

363

2,081

Education

15

33

36

22

76

33

215

Escort education

3

38

20

-

3

1

65

Shopping

37

483

362

4

94

73

1,052

Other personal business / escort

21

585

306

14

39

59

1,024

Visiting friends at home

18

463

380

4

57

96

1,020

Visiting friends elsewhere

6

76

89

7

15

18

211

Sport / entertainment

7

235

237

43

23

45

590

Holiday / day trip

2

262

309

82

8

209

873

Other (including "just walk")

49

12

4

-

-

14

79

All purposes

175

3,530

1,947

216

429

911

7,210