1	"Innovative Approaches to Transportation for..." Innovative Approaches to Transportation for Seniors Rob Hosack, A.I.C.P. Harry McGinnis, Ph.D. David Griffith, A.S.L.A. November 7, 2007
2	ISSUES IN SENIOR TRANSPORTATION BY 2030, 1 IN 5 GEORGIANS WILL BE CONSIDERED A SENIOR. IN A UGA/ARC SURVEY, SENIORS WERE ASKED ABOUT HOW THEY WILL GET AROUND WHEN NO LONGER ABLE TO DRIVE: --- 57% plan to be driven by others --- 13% plan to start using public transportation --- 21% do not know how they will get around. “BABY-BOOMER” SENIORS WANT TO “AGE IN PLACE”
3	Overview Presentation will focus on 3 primary issues Latest modes of transportation for seniors Design principles and features that increase mobility for seniors Land uses that provide best mobility options for seniors
4	Overview Presentation will also include a proposed land plan incorporating the modes, design features and land use combinations discussed.
5	ISSUES IN SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ARC has identified one of the five components of “aging in place” as the design of communities that are more accessible and livable. Some of the guidelines presented in its report are: 1. provide infrastructure for community residents to walk to needed services; 2. discourage auto-dependency; 3. allow on-street parking; 4. construct safer street crossings; 5. extend times of crossing signals; 6. crossing lights at all intersections; 7. better and bigger signage with bigger, larger letters, more contrast and improved reflectivity for nighttime; 8. paratransit through smaller vans and minibuses; and, 9. grassroots/community-based volunteer services
6	ISSUES IN SENIOR TRANSPORTATION 5 keys of innovative senior transportation are: 1. Availability- provides a needed option 2. Accessibility- meets expectations of users 3. Acceptability- has user-friendly design 4. Affordability- accommodates financial circumstances of users 5. Adaptability- can be modified to meet individual needs Requires functional, mixed-use senior development with multi-modes of transportation.
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14	MODES OF SENIOR TRANSPORTATION "Automated Highway Systems" (AHS) -- manually-driven and automatic modes -- incorporates special automatic guideways -- most of the artificial intelligence in the guideway network as opposed to putting it in the cars -- enter the guideway system into an "entry stop," shut off the motor, & punch the number of the desired guideway exit into a navigation computer keypad for where to go
15	MODES OF SENIOR TRANSPORTATION "Switching" actions will be initiated automatically in the vehicles, not by switching the tracks as is done on railroads. Dualmode cars will be battery-electric or fuel-cell powered for street use. Linear synchronous motors will be used in the guideways. This type of linear electric motor will keep all of the cars running at precisely the same speed at all times.
16	Design Principles and Features U.S.D.O.T. has established strategies to address transportation needs of Older Americans. “Safe Mobility for a Maturing Society: Challenges and Opportunities”.
17	Design Principles and Features One of the primary strategies of Safe Mobility study includes the use of the F.H.W.A’s Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians. The Design Handbook incorporates many features espoused by the “Traditional Neighborood Design” movement.
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27	Design Principles and Features TND Design Principles include enhanced sidewalks, grid street networks and integrated land uses targeting trip reduction and less dependence on the automobile.
28	Land Use Alternatives TND Design Principles as well as Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians has evolved into land use concept known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s).
29	Land Use Alternatives CCRC’s are communities designed for seniors and provide a range of housing and lifestyle needs. CCRC’s often include a number of different housing units/options.
30	Land Use Alternatives By allowing a number of different housing options, residents can transition from unassisted to assisted living arrangements, including skilled care nursing facilities.
31	Land Use Alternatives CCRC’s also provide for accessory uses within the community that provide services to the residents. These uses are integrated so to provide the most accessible location for the residents to utilize without automobile trips
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35	Land Use Alternatives Some local governments require CCRC’s to locate in close proximity to public and institutional land uses. Some local governments require proximity or connection to public transit.