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All people, regardless of their ability level, should have access to convenient and safe transportation options. Mobility is an essential component of quality of life.
Enhancing livable communities—through projects to improve transportation options, ensure more affordable and accessible housing, and build and maintain public spaces such as parks—requires both ade
Transportation is a vital link that connects people to their communities. Older adults need a variety of convenient and safe transportation options.
People of all ages, ability levels, and incomes need a variety of safe, affordable, and convenient transportation options in their communities.
Transportation planning is the collaborative process of determining how to move people and goods.
Many people, including older adults, live in communities where driving is required. Residential housing is located far from grocery stores, medical offices, and other community features.
Older adults are more likely than younger people to die in crashes of the same severity because of their increased frailty.
Today’s cars are incorporating increasing levels of automation to enable a car’s computer—rather than the human driver—to accomplish key driving tasks.
All people need access to a variety of travel options. These options should be safe, affordable, dependable, and user friendly. For some people, public transportation services are ideal.
Government and community-based programs help meet the transportation needs of people who require specialized services.