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Transportation behaviours of older adults
— an investigation into car dependency in urban Australia | | Author(s) | Laurie Buys, Stephen Snow, Kimberley van Megen |
| Journal title | Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 31, no 3, September 2012 |
| Pages | pp 181-186 |
| Source | www.wileyonlinelibrary.com |
| Keywords | Transport services ; Buses ; Driving capability ; Mobility ; Social surveys ; Australia. |
| Annotation | Increased car dependency among Australia's ageing population may result in increased social isolation and older health impacts associated with the cessation of driving. While public transport represents an alternative to car usage, patronage remains low among older cohorts. This study investigates the facilitators and barriers to public transport patronage and the nature of car dependency among older Australians. Data were gathered from a sample of 24 adults (mean age 70 years) in southern Queensland through a combination of quantitative (remote behavioural observation) and qualitative (interviews) investigation. Findings suggest that relative convenience, affordability and health / mobility may dictate transport mode choices. The car is considered more convenient for the majority of suburban trips, irrespective of the availability of public transport. Policy attention should focus on providing better education and information regarding driving cessation and addressing older age-specific social aspects of public transport, including heath and mobility issues. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-121102213 A |
| Classmark | O: O4: OPF: C4: 3F: 7YA |
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