CHANGES IN ELDERLY PERSONS' MODES OF TRAVEL

The question whether people will keep their travel habits when they grow older is important concerning the development in the use of a car compared to other travel modes. The analyses in this working report are based on the national travel surveys from 1984/85 and 1991/92. The age groups are 50 years and older. The development of their travel behavior shows an increase in driver license holders and in the access to a car. Few report health problems connected to car driving, while a greater portion says that they have problems using public transit, walking or cycling. During this period there has been an increase in shopping trips connected to leisure activities. This increase is mostly due to car use.

• Corporate Authors:

  Norwegian Institute of Transport Economics

  Gransesvingen 7, P.O. Box 6110, Etterstad
  Oslo,   Norway  N-0602
• Authors:
  • Hjorthol, R
  • Sagberg, F
• Publication Date: 1998-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 52 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Age groups; Aged; Bicycles; Leisure time; Mode choice; Public transit; Travel behavior; Walking
• Geographic Terms: Norway
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00779901
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: TOI-1105/1998
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 2 1999 12:00AM