Research Article
Jan 1982
Improved Mobility for Elderly and Handicapped Persons
Authors: James A. Bautz, Robert Casey, Donald Kendall, Elizabeth Page, and Bruce SpearAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 108, Issue 1
Abstract
The mobility of elderly and handicapped persons can be improved in an economical manner by using existing resources more efficiently. Techniques such as coordination of social agency transportatiion and user subsidies can provide improved service to these groups at a lower cost than starting new transportation services. These approaches are described and findings from demonstrations and studies are presented. In addition, recent experience with the use of wheelchair accessible transit buses is presented. Low ridership levels have disappointed transit operators but hard data on the reasons for lack of use are not available.
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Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 108 • Issue 1 • January 1982
Pages: 117 - 127
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1982
Published online: Feb 5, 2021
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James A. Bautz
Chf., Paratransit and Special User Group Div., Office of Service and Methods Demonstrations, Urban Mass Transportation Administration, 400 7th St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590
Robert Casey
Operations Research Analyst; Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Mass.
Donald Kendall
Operations Research Analyst; Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Mass.
Elizabeth Page
Economist; Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Mass.
Bruce Spear
Community Planner; Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Mass.
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