The phenomenon of ageing may contribute to the rise of the dependent population. Due to
the obstacles and difficulties they confront, the elderly's mobility decreases significantly. The …

Recent research related to transport gerontology argues that the autonomy, flexibility and
independence provided by the car are fundamental in fulfilling travel needs in later life …

Transportation is vital for access to health care, especially in rural areas, where travel
distances are great and access to alternative modes such as transit is less prevalent. This …

Using data from the National Travel Survey in England, this study investigates which factors
lead to experiencing travel difficulties amongst people aged 60 years old and above. The …

Problem, research strategy, and findings: People older than 65 are the most rapidly growing
segment of the US population, yet our cities and transportation systems are not age friendly …

Non-representational theory is an academic approach that animates the active world; its
taking-place. It shows how material, sensory and affective processes combine with …

As the elderly population continues to grow rapidly, the mobility of elderly individuals has
become a primary concern for not only their individual well-being, but also our social …

Although the built environment–travel connection has been extensively examined in urban
settings, evidence from rural and small towns is still scarce. This paper addresses this gap …

The aim of this paper is to examine the mobility characteristics of the elderly in rural
settlements with different accessibility (low accessibility, medium accessibility, and high …

Older people are perceived to face different problems while commuting. Studies on mobility
of the elderly and associated constraints are, in Nigeria, recent but scanty. Hence, this paper …