Mobility, in the strictest sense meaning a person's ability to travel, is often accompanied by
many obvious benefits; when mobility is lost and viable alternatives are unavailable, those …

Transportation systems are built with the intention to serve communities by providing
accessibility and mobility. Yet seniors residing in these communities face different …

The proportion of people over age 65 is higher in US rural and small communities than in
urban or suburban areas. When older adults who reside in these communities retire from …

This research was conducted with two broad objectives:(a) to identify the transportation
mobility needs and barriers of older adults in New Jersey, and (b) to recommend innovative …

The population of people over the age of 65 in the United States will double by 2030 and the
accompanying effects of such a shift in demographics will be felt in many aspects of daily …

Over the next 25 years, the number of older residents in Northern Virginia is expected to
more than double. By 2030 the ratio of seniors age 65 and older is expected to increase …

Introduction to Senior Transportation focuses on an issue that is a growing concern—the
community mobility needs of older adults. Surpassing the coverage available in existing …

Meeting Transportation Needs in an Aging-Friendly Community. The author addresses
transportation as one of the biggest challenges older people face. She presents the …

The US population is aging, and access to transportation, via automobile or other modes, is
critical to helping individuals remain independent as they age. Various federal programs …

Research and anecdotal evidence have shown that people routinely view the ability to travel
as synonymous with personal freedom and independence. For example, many older people …