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This dataset is derived from the study "the National Travel Survey 2001". The survey was initiated because the parliament of Norway (Stortinget) decided to conduct a national travel survey every fourth year. Similar studies were conducted in 1984/85, 1991/92 and in 1997/98. This provides a basis for comparisons over time. The main objective of the National Travel Survey is to map the citizens travel activities and travel patterns. The studies will provide insight about the scope of peoples travels, where people travel, how they travel, which parts of the population that untertake dfifferent kinds of travels and variations in travel patterns depending on where people live. Data about the populations travel activity is of great importance for national and local transport planning. The results will be used as a basis for the development of transport models, prognoses, exposion calculation in trafic safety work, and in a number of investigation and research projects. The National Travel Surveys are also an important basis for evaluating results connected to surveys concerning particular means of transport or spesific grographical areas. This part covers long journeys.