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The charts illustrate why people travel and the major concerns for the travelling public in the US in 2009. A glance at the graphs reveals that there was a prominent proportion of individuals commuting to the workplace. In addition, the cost emerged as a notable issue for commuters.

Turning to specifics, nearly a half of the reasons for travel were devoted to occupational mobility. Shopping and personal working shared a quite similar percentage, at 16% and 19%, respectively. Recreation comprised 10% whereas a minor share of 6% was recorded for visiting friends or relatives.

In terms of issues, more than one third of the surveyed Americans identified commuting costs as a major problem while just a tiny fraction, at 4%, worried about space for pedestrians. Shifting to safety concerns and aggressive drivers, the figures were rather comparable, both under 20%. 14% of the population under review considered highway congestion as a matter which was almost double the 8% voting to access public transport.

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The charts provide a comprehensive overview of the reasons for travel and the principal concerns of the travelling public in the US in 2009, offering valuable insights into mobility patterns and commuter challenges. Overall, workplace commuting emerges as the predominant travel motive, while escalating costs dominate public concerns, reflecting a clear interplay between economic pressures and travel behavior.

Delving into the specifics, approximately 49% of travel purposes were attributed to workplace commuting, underscoring its significance in daily mobility. Shopping and personal business followed, accounting for 16% and 19% respectively, indicating a modest yet comparable engagement in commercial activities. Recreation constituted a modest 10%, whereas visiting friends or relatives lagged at a mere 6%, suggesting a limited social travel component. This distribution highlights a workforce-centric travel landscape.

Regarding issues, over one-third of surveyed Americans, around 35%, cited commuting costs as their foremost concern, starkly overshadowing the 4% who prioritized inadequate pedestrian space. Shifting to safety, concerns about aggressive drivers and highway congestion were closely aligned, at 18% and 14% respectively, with the latter nearly double the 8% who emphasized limited public transport access. Such disparities reveal a complex array of commuter priorities, with economic factors exerting the greatest influence.

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The charts illustrate the primary reasons for travel and the main concerns of the travelling public in the United States in 2009. Overall, commuting to and from work was by far the most common reason for travel, while the cost of travel emerged as the most significant issue faced by the public. Workplace commuting accounted for nearly half (49%) of all travel purposes, highlighting its dominance in daily mobility. This was followed by personal business at 19% and shopping at 16%, both of which represented moderate levels of travel activity. In contrast, leisure-related purposes were less prevalent, with social or recreational travel making up 10%, and visiting friends or relatives comprising just 6%. In terms of challenges faced by travellers, 36% identified the price of travel as the most pressing concern, considerably higher than any other category. Safety-related issues were also prominent, with 19% concerned about general safety and 18% reporting aggressive drivers as a key problem. Highway congestion affected 14% of respondents, while only 8% cited limited access to public transport. Space for pedestrians was the least reported issue, at just 4%. In summary, the data suggests a travel culture heavily influenced by work obligations and shaped by financial concerns, with far fewer people travelling for social or recreational purposes. Cost and safety stood out as the dominant issues for the travelling public.

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