Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) is an American transportation metric measuring total distance driven by all vehicles, equivalent to Canada's VKT (Vehicle Kilometres Travelled). VMT appears in American transportation literature, policy discussions, and data sources that Canadian researchers and planners may encounter. VMT per capita serves as an indicator of automobile dependence and transportation sustainability. Policies aimed at reducing VMT include transit investment, land use changes promoting walkability, road pricing, and parking management. VMT reduction is associated with lower emissions, reduced congestion, and decreased road maintenance needs. Converting between VMT and VKT uses standard mile-to-kilometre conversion (1 mile = 1.609 km). Understanding VMT is useful when reviewing American transportation research and best practices.