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Everyone, everywhere, spends 78 minutes a day on the move

Everyone, everywhere, spends 78 minutes a day on the move

Update: 2025-11-17
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New research finds that, on average, everyone spends 78 minutes a day traveling, whether it's for commuting, shopping, entertainment, etc. This average holds regardless of where you are or your income. These findings are important when designing urban layouts and transit systems to support green energy transitions. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with researcher Eric Galbraith about his findings.

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Everyone, everywhere, spends 78 minutes a day on the move

Everyone, everywhere, spends 78 minutes a day on the move

Hannah Chanatry