Vaud residents embrace clean commuting and public transport

Bicycles and e-bikes continue to enjoy considerable potential, according to the researchers. ©Adrian-Xurxo Entenza - EPFL has established a comprehensive overview of commuting practices by Vaud residents and their views on available means of transport. Over the past decade, there has been a remarkable change in transportation options for residents of the Canton of Vaud. Whereas the population has grown by more than 15%, the supply of public transport has grown by over 30%. In parallel, information and communication methods have increased dramatically, and the role of cars and clean transportation methods in large conurbations has been rethought. What impact do these transformations have on people's commuting habits? An EPFL survey reveals that the quality of time spent in transit has also become a factor in selecting a means of transport. Moreover, although cars still hold pride of place when it comes to transportation options, public transport and walking are now very much a part of people's mindsets - Vaud residents are now truly multimodal.