In the 2020s, transportation technology is very advanced. Most people in developed countries own cars, and autonomous vehicles are on the way. When people travel internationally, they usually go on airplanes. Buses and trains are also very common methods of public transport. Unlike the 1950s, bicycles and boats are used mainly for recreation these days.

In the 1950s, most people walked or bicycled to their destinations. For farther destinations and international travel, trains and boats were used, as airplanes were very expensive back then. The automotive industry was still just starting, and only the most privileged people owned cars.