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MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 259, 2019
2018 6th International Conference on Traffic and Logistic Engineering (ICTLE 2018)
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| Article Number | 03006 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| Section | Traffic Safety and Assessment | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201925903006 | |
| Published online | 25 January 2019 | |
Measuring Public Transport Accessibility for Elderly
1 PHD Student, RMIT University, Department of Engineering, Melbourne, Australia
2 Senior Lecturer, RMIT University, Department of Engineering, Melbourne, Australia
The growth acceleration in the older population has been observed in many countries which creates a significant challenge to transportation. Public transport is an essential component of most people’s lives. This specific group of population growth will require special attention to accessibility and mobility issues in combination with the transport system which undoubtedly can play a key role to support ageing. Good health, quality of life and independence are fundamental values for the life as well as mobility. For people such as senior citizens, public transport needs to be accessible and affordable in order to provide them with the opportunity to fulfil their medical, shopping and recreational needs. Providing access to transport for people with age 65 & over is not a marginal problem and it is expected to grow in the future. The most important concern in accessibility is the relatively short distance and high frequency movements from a permanent home. This study will identify the travel pattern & mode for elderly commuters in greater Melbourne, Australia. The study will also suggest strategies to improve the use of public transport system to promote ageing in place.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2019
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