ASSESSMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE IRKUTSK REGION BY CATEGORIES AND FORMS OF OWNERSHIP

This article analyzes the dynamics of quantitative indicators for the Irkutsk region's vehicle fleet based on data from the Federal State Statistics Service. Trends by vehicle category (passenger and freight) and ownership type (private, municipal, foreign) are examined. Influencing factors, including eco-nomic growth and urbanization, are identified, and recommendations for sustain-able development are proposed. The results may be useful for regional transportation and environmental planning