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Investigation of Potential Transportation Alternatives for an Aging Population

Investigation of Potential Transportation Alternatives for an Aging Population. TRB National Transportation Planning Applications Conference May 10, 2007. Beverly Ward, PhD, MPA (University of South Florida) Mike Neidhart, PhD, AICP (Volusia County MPO). Year 2000 Population Pyramid.

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Investigation of Potential Transportation Alternatives for an Aging Population

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  1. Investigation of Potential Transportation Alternatives for an Aging Population TRB National Transportation Planning Applications Conference May 10, 2007 Beverly Ward, PhD, MPA (University of South Florida) Mike Neidhart, PhD, AICP (Volusia County MPO)

  2. Year 2000 Population Pyramid

  3. Year 2000 Population Pyramid

  4. Implications of Socioeconomic Characteristics for the Future • Projected growth • Median age • Homeownership suggests desire to age-in-place • Vehicle ownership v. persons with disabilities, age, and population growth • More mobility options, e.g., transit and paratransit

  5. Additional Characteristics that Influence Travel Behavior • % of persons with disabilities in the study area meet or exceed the State and U.S. averages • Household composition • Educational attainment • Vehicle availability

  6. Health Related Characteristics that Influence Mobility • Obesity • Alzheimer’s disease • Arthritis • Cancer • Diabetes • Heart disease and stroke • Hypertension • Osteoporosis, and • Sensory impairments

  7. Population Projections 2010 through 2035

  8. Implications for Volusia County MPO Planning Area • Median age • Gender • Income • Rapid growth • Land use practices • Affordable housing and “aging in place” • Driving reduction or cessation • Personal safety

  9. General Strategies • Safe-Mobility Action Plan • Transit operations • Roadway design • Other land use, infrastructure, and policy considerations • Promotion of driving cessation counseling programs

  10. Contact Information • Beverly Ward, bward@fmhi.usf.edu (813-974-9773) • Mike Neidhart, mneidhart@co.volusia.fl.us (386-226-0422, ext 35)

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