Car ownership per head of adult population in Wales is lower than the UK average. The way people make their journeys is an issue for the Transport Framework. We travel less far by rail in Wales, which probably reflects the smaller rail network. People in Wales appear to rely on their car more than people in the rest of Great Britain. Figure 4.2.6 Comparison of Amount of Travel 1992 - 99 4.2.7 How people travel to work is of particular interest as this influences the times when the various transport systems are busiest.
Car ownership influences the choice of mode for travelling to work in favour of the car.
The trend in the means by which people travel to work is directly relevant to our overall aims. We are seeking to reverse this. Journeys taken for education and accompanied travel to school purposes, also generally occur during the busiest periods. The Assembly aims to increase the proportion of freight carried by rail. Comparable figures for Wales are not available.