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Trends Affecting Senior Transportation

Trends Affecting Senior Transportation. In 2000, there were 35 million Americans over age 65 making up 12.4% of the U.S. population U.S. Census Bureau projects this group will double to 70 million by 2030, representing 20% of the U.S. population. Trends Affecting Senior Transportation.

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Trends Affecting Senior Transportation

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  1. Trends Affecting Senior Transportation • In 2000, there were 35 million Americans over age 65 making up 12.4% of the U.S. population • U.S. Census Bureau projects this group will double to 70 million by 2030, representing 20% of the U.S. population

  2. Trends Affecting Senior Transportation • 2001 estimated that 21% of persons age 65+ do not drive, higher for Hispanic, African-American & Asian (all over 40%) than Caucasians (16%) • 600,000 persons age 70+ stop driving each year • Gap between Driving Expectancy & Life Expectancy Men ____ yrs., Women ____ yrs.

  3. What is the Effect? • Older Adult non-drivers are making 15% fewer trips to doctor • But. . .65% fewer trips for social, family, religious, and other life-enhancing purposes • Caregiver time off of work • Higher healthcare costs due to onset of depression through driving cessation

  4. NCST Mission Provide training & technical assistance to support innovation with the goal to increase transportation options for older adults and enhance their ability to live more independently within their communities throughout the United States. (photo of older gentleman exiting van with assistance)

  5. Goals • Greater coordination between the aging community and transportation industry • Increasing the family of transportation options for older adults at the local level • Ensuring older adults and caregivers are educated regarding transportation options • Addressing barriers to implementing more transportation services for older adults

  6. Funders & Support From. . . United States Department of Transportation • Federal Transit Administration • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - In Partnership with the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (Photo of 2 older adults and Professional)

  7. History • 2003 Memorandum of Understanding • Federal Transportation Administration • U.S. Administration on Aging • 2004 Executive Order 13330 – United We Ride • 2005 White House Conference on Aging • 2006 Amendments to the Older Americans Act • August 2006 FTA Cooperative Agreement • Easter Seals • National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

  8. NCST Organization • Partnership between Easter Seals headquarters and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging • National Steering Committee includes: • Aging Organizations (AARP, National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, National Indian Council on Aging, National Association of State Units on Aging) • Transportation Organizations (AAA Foundation, American Public Transportation Association, Community Transportation Association of America, Taxicab/Limousine & Paratransit Association)

  9. Some of NCST’sAdditional Key Strategic Partners • The Beverly Foundation • American Society on Aging • National Alliance for Caregiving • Catholic Charities, USA • Alzheimer’s Association • United Jewish Communities • Westat

  10. NCST Team Expertise in both Aging & Transportation collectively more than a century of experience! Key staff include: Mary Leary, Principal Investigator Jed Johnson, Director Virginia Dize, Assistant Director Mary Brugger Murphy, Training and Technical Assistance Project Manager Lucinda Lefferts, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist Lisa Tucker, Driver Safety Project Manager Lynn Winchell-Mendy, TA Associate

  11. NCST’s Four Major Functions • Training – webinars, distance learning, conference calls, NEW in June 2009 – Senior Transportation Institute • Technical Assistance – toll-free number, e-mail • Outreach – conferences, disseminate useful materials, website, newsletter • Research – Student Scholars program, direct research and through grants

  12. NCST Community Support Initiatives • Coalition Building Technical Assistance (5 sites) • Senior Transportation Demonstration Projects (8 sites funded at $34,000 - $90,000) • Senior Transportation Technical Assistance Grants (11 sites funded at $10,000 each) • State Older Driver Safety Coalitions (6 state teams)

  13. Senior Transportation Innovations2008-2009 Demonstration Grants • 322 applications for funding • 8 demonstration grants selected • Grants range from $35,000 to $90,000 for one year plus two years of technical assistance • Additional 11 applicants received small ($10,000) technical assistance grants • United We Ride Goals: increase options, simplify access, improve quality

  14. Senior Transportation Innovations2008-2009 Demonstration Grants • ACCESS Transportation Systems, Pittsburgh, Pa. • Human Services Council, Vancouver, Wa. • Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minn. • Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Knoxville, Tenn. • Leslie, Knott, Letcher, Perry Community Action Council, Inc., Hazard, Ky. • Meadowlink, Rutherford, N.J. • Mid County Senior Services, Newtown Square, Pa. • Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, Benton Harbor, Mich.

  15. ACCESS In-Touch • Low-cost mobile telephone system • Automated telephone calls providing vehicle arrival time • Surveys to track customer satisfaction

  16. Human Services Council Sponsor-A-Ride • Sponsorship Accounts • Volunteers to accompany seniors • Mobility Coordinator

  17. JFCS of MinneapolisL’Chaim Senior Services • Volunteers accompany seniors on rides • New Volunteer Driver Programs in partnership with Congregational Nurse Program • Mobility Counseling

  18. Knoxville-Knox County CACVolunteer Assisted Transportation • Volunteers drive and accompany seniors • Comprehensive volunteer driver program • Make taxi rides more senior friendly

  19. LKLP Community Action CouncilSo-Go (Seniors on the Go) • Older driver safety training and education about alternatives • Evening and week-end recreational trips • Strengthen partnerships

  20. MeadowlinkEZ Ride Community Cars • Volunteer driver program using a fleet of rental vehicles • Volunteers to drive and accompany seniors on trips • Sponsorship accounts

  21. Mid County Senior ServicesChore Connection • Door-through-door rides for low-income older adults • Transportation options guidebook • Improve communication, cooperation and collaboration

  22. Southwest Michigan Regional Coordination of Transit Services • Regional web-based routing and scheduling system • Senior Connect Program – escorts accompany seniors on bus trips • Partner with regional AAA to survey senior transit needs

  23. Additional NCST Initiatives • Senior Transportation Institute • Student Scholars program • University Outreach • Distance Learning series • National Coalition on Minority Elders’ Transportation Needs • Health Research project

  24. 1425 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 347-3066 (202) 347-7385 (TDD) (202) 737-7915 (fax) Toll-Free: (866) 528-NCST (6278) Email: ncst@easterseals.com www.seniortransportation.net

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