Total vehicle miles of travel (VMT) in the U.S. have declined from 2007 to 2008. The latest data available, September 2008, shows a 4.4% decline in travel that varies by region. Comparing September 2007 to September 2008, the South Atlantic and South Gulf regions experienced VMT declines of more than 5%. Total U.S. cumulative VMT for 2008 (January-September) is 3.5% less than the same time period one year ago.
VMT by Region (in billons), September 2008
[Percentage Change Compared to Same Month Last Year]
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| Region | Total Travel (billions) | Percentage Change, Sept. 2007 to Sept. 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| South-Atlanta | 48.2 | -5.7% |
| South-Gulf | 45.0 | -5.2% |
| North-East | 37.3 | -3.4% |
| North-Central | 53.4 | -4.0% |
| West | 49.0 | -3.6% |
| Total | 232.8 | -4.4% |
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Traffic Volume Trends September 2008 (PDF 154 KB). Download Acrobat Reader. | ||