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NOTES: Person-trips are trips by one person in any mode of transportation. Family/personal errands includes personal business, shopping, and medical/dental appointments. Percents may not add to 100 due to rounding. The National Household...
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NOTES: The National Household Travel Survey was last completed in 2009. The 2016 National Household Travel Survey is currently underway, and results will be released in 2018.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation,...
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NOTE: The National Household Travel Survey was last completed in 2009. The 2016 National Household Travel Survey is currently underway, and results will be released in 2018.
SOURCE: U.S Department of Transportation, 2009...
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