* The 1960s saw a boom in automobile production and ownership.
* The number of cars on the road increased from 64 million in 1960 to 100 million in 1970.
* This increase was due in part to the rising affluence of Americans, as well as the expansion of the suburbs.
* Cars became more affordable and easier to operate, making them a more accessible form of transportation.
Air Travel
* Air travel also became more common in the 1960s.
* The jet engine made air travel faster and more efficient, and the number of commercial flights increased dramatically.
* In 1960, there were only about 10,000 commercial flights per day worldwide. By 1970, there were over 50,000.
Trains
* Trains were still a major form of transportation in the 1960s, but they began to decline in popularity as air travel became more affordable.
* The number of passenger trains in operation decreased from 20,000 in 1960 to 10,000 in 1970.
Buses
* Buses were another major form of transportation in the 1960s.
* They were used for both long-distance travel and local transportation.
* The number of buses in operation remained relatively stable during the 1960s.
Other Forms of Transportation
* In addition to cars, planes, trains, and buses, there were a number of other forms of transportation used in the 1960s.
* These included bicycles, motorcycles, and horses.
* Bicycles were used for both recreation and transportation, while motorcycles were mostly used for recreation.
* Horses were still used for transportation in some rural areas.
