Establishing Travel Needs of Older Adults

Many older adults in Canada are becoming increasingly isolated from their communities. This is largely due to
the fact that Canadian cities are built with cars in mind, and many older adults rely heavily on driving to get
around. However, as they age and lose their ability to drive, many older adults often are unable to travel as
much as they used to, which greatly limits their activities and social interactions.
Unfortunately, there aren’t many good alternatives for older adults who can no longer drive. Public transportation
is often not very reliable or convenient, and walking or biking long distances can be difficult or unsafe. Taxis are
often too expensive to use on a regular basis, so many older adults end up relying on family and friends to give
them rides. This can be inconvenient, and it may make them feel like a burden on others.
To help combat this problem, it’s important to ensure that older adults can easily access important services and
amenities in their communities. However, this requires better transportation options that are specifically tailored
to the needs of older adults. To achieve this, we need to better understand what these needs are. This research
will be the first to study the transportation needs of older adults

Faculty Supervisor:

Ajay Agarwal

Student:

Partner:

City of Kingston

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Queen's University

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