This chapter deals with a complex phenomenon: the out-of-home mobility of ageing and
aged persons. It is a complex issue because so many different aspects come together in the …

Accessibility, the ease of reaching destinations through a transport network, holds great
potential to help foster equitable and sustainable cities. Though equity analyses are often …

Previous studies have come to different conclusions regarding how important a driving
licence is for seniors to fulfil their mobility needs. We investigated this question based on …

The number of elderly people as a proportion of the world's population is growing
significantly. Special attention to the accessibility and mobility requirements of this group is …

Accessibility throughout society has been gaining interest on both international and national
levels in order to meet the transportation needs of, for example, older people as pedestrians …

Demographic ageing represents an essential challenge for local authorities and public
transport providers. Decision-makers should not ignore the speci c needs of this weak …

With the proportion of people living in the world's cities set to rise to 70% by 2050 it is
becoming increasingly important to understand the ways in which urban areas …

Ageing is a lifelong process. But currently the attitudes about ageing and the opportunities
for older people are changing. The foreseeable demographic development in the next 30 …

Older populations are rising globally, which in high-income countries has helped to
generate a growing literature on the impact of ageing on travel requirements and transport …