ABSTRACT

With the rapidly increasing number of older people, vehicle dependence in countries like the U.S. poses many challenges for transportation planning. Vehicle dependence among most Americans has substantial environmental, safety, and equity implications, and it excludes those with limited ability to drive from participating in many everyday social activities. Also, an age-based digital divide weakens the potential role of transportation technologies and information and communication technologies in reducing travel difficulties for older people. Nevertheless, current federal policies do not sufficiently address the transportation challenges facing an aging population. This paper provides an agenda for sustainable and equitable transportation in an aging society through various modes of transportation and enhanced interagency coordination and collaboration.

摘要

随着老年人口数量的迅速增加，美国等国家对车辆的依赖给交通规划带来了许多挑战。大多数美国人对车辆的依赖会对环境、安全和公平产生重大影响，并且它使驾驶能力有限的人无法参与许多日常社会活动。此外，基于年龄的数字鸿沟削弱了交通技术以及信息和通信技术在减少老年人出行困难方面的潜在作用。然而，当前的联邦政策不足以解决人口老龄化所面临的交通挑战。本文提出了通过各种交通方式和加强机构间协调与协作，在老龄化社会中实现可持续和公平交通的议程。