Bilbruk

Bilbruk refers to the use of cars for transportation in daily life. In transport research and planning, bilbruk is analyzed in terms of how often cars are used, for what purposes, and over what distances, as well as how this usage interacts with other modes of transport such as walking, cycling, and public transit. It covers both private car use and fleet or company vehicles that operate in a given area.

Common indicators used to describe bilbruk include annual vehicle miles traveled per person (VMT per capita), the average number of trips per person per day, the average trip length, and the share of trips made by car (modal share). Data sources typically include travel surveys, traffic counts, and vehicle registration statistics. The indicators help researchers assess car dependency, potential for mode shift, and the effectiveness of transport policies.

Bilbruk is influenced by urban form, accessibility, income, car ownership, fuel prices, and the quality and availability of alternative transport modes. It tends to decrease when public transport is efficient, urban density is higher, and there are well-developed walking and cycling networks. Trends in bilbruk are relevant for climate and air quality goals, energy use, and road safety, making it a central focus in transport planning and policy discussions.

Policy approaches to manage bilbruk include pricing and taxation, parking regulations, investments in public transit and non-motorized infrastructure, and land-use planning that reduces travel distances. National and regional statistics and travel surveys are used to monitor bilbruk and evaluate interventions.