Title

Ageing and transport, mobility needs and safety issues: highlights

Document Type

Research Paper

Publication Date

2001

Subject Area

Infrastructure - Facilities, Mobility - Mobility impaired, Mobility - Mobility planning, Population - Aged, Population - Elderly, Population - Frail aged

Abstract

In most OECD Member countries the population of those over 80 years of age is likely to have tripled by 2050. Providing for the ongoing, safe mobility of ageing baby boomers will require active planning and a rethinking of strategies, policies and provision of services. On the basis of literature and policy reviews, analysis of demographic and statistical data and study of recent research findings and case studies, the authors identify a number of issues, including an assessment of infrastructure provision and maintenance, public transport options, new technology, vehicle design and regulation. They also highlight the need to evaluate travel patterns and implications for transport needs, as well as marketing strategies to disseminate information to advise, educate and promote ways to improve safe mobility for older drivers. [Country: Europe]