摘要: |
Passenger Travel Facts and Figures is a snapshot of the characteristics and trends of personal travel in the United States; the network over which passenger travel takes place; and the related economic, safety, and environmental implications. Chapter 1 summarizes the basic demographic and economic characteristics of the United States that contribute to the demand for passenger travel. Chapter 2 examines travel patterns by trip purpose, transportation mode, and household characteristics. Chapter 3 provides a picture of the passenger transportation system in 2005 and 2011 and summarizes movement on the system by transportation mode and congestion impacts. Chapter 4 discusses the economic characteristics of passenger travel and tourism. Chapter 5 discusses the safety, energy, and environmental impacts of passenger travel. |