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Transit-oriented development for older adults: A survey of current practices among transit agencies and local governments in the US

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: This study seeks to examine the ways in which transit agencies and local governments have been considering the transportation needs of older adults when planning for transit-oriented development (TOD). Surveys with representatives from a sample of transit agencies (n= 15) and local governments (n=31) from across the US were conducted. Few of the surveyed agencies indicated that they had specific practices that encourage TOD to help meet the transportation needs of older adults. Respondents identified the cost of development, market forces, and the lack of specific amenities for older adults as the primary barriers to attracting aging groups to TOD.

Source: Journal of Transport and Land Use

DOI: 10.5198/jtlu.2021.1798

Authors: Michael Duncan, Kristin Gladwin, Brittany Wood, Yazmin Valdez Torres, Mark Horner

Institution: Florida State University

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $750