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Trends in population aging, global increases in life expectancy, and a higher prevalence of chronic disease mean that there is a large and growing population of older people who will need transportation options that are accommodating of differing physica
In this context, the European Commission funded the GOAL (Growing Older and staying mobile) project, which included a review of the public transport needs of older people, and developed an action plan for addressing those needs. The process involved various surveys and the profiling of older peop...
and the strong emphasis for older people to maintain their mobility for as long as possible, there is still limited understanding and recognition of the significance of mobility and transportation needs of older adults, and the potential impact of reduced mobility on quality of life. Moreover, the...
This implicates a mutual dependency: Public transport relies on older people to gain revenues, while older people will need it to maintain personal mobility. Thus, the need for action covers two main areas: First, the public transport system has to be adapted to the needs and expectations of ...
The motor car is of increasing importance in later life, particularly for those with disabilities, and a variety of design and technological approaches are being brought to bear to maintain the mobility of older people. These various efforts undoubtedly enhance the mobility of older people. However...
Having destinations within walking distance can encourage older people to walk. Yet, not all destinations may be equally important. Little is known about the types of destinations fostering older adults’ walking for transport in small and medium-sized t
transport[sb]⇒vtr(provide transportation for)(乘客)SCSimplified Chinese运输,运送yùn shū,yùn sòng TCTraditional Chinese運輸,運送 Every year, this airline transports hundreds of thousands of people to their holiday destinations. 每年,这家航空公司将数十万人运送到他们的度假目的地。
(an exploration of mode shares by age – part 4). Older people generally used public transport less often, regardless of income and parenting status. Did commuters drive because they were a long way from their CBD? For people who drove to work in CBD, how far did they live from their ...
(Newton et al.2004), but they may still have a major impact on the use of public transport such as the comprehension of fear or unfairness (like realizing that other people get the service for free without being discovered in case of fare evasion, or experiencing crime while using public ...