Transport is a big part of our lives, from getting to work to shopping. It's also a major industry in many countries. As our population and economy grow, so does our need to move around. Economic changes and new ways of doing business have made transportation even more important. Businesses need to move goods quickly and efficiently, leading to more freight transport. People living further away from work and services means longer travel distances. And with better living standards, more people own cars, adding to the traffic. All these factors have led to a big increase in how much we move around, more than just population and economic growth would suggest.