Presents active transportation as a means to maximize the return on federal transportation investments. Quantitative assessments and overall estimation of the monetary value of the benefits of current and future bicycling and walking in the US, quantified in the areas of transportation, public health, etc.
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These resources deal with more than one area of mobility or mobility in general.
Citation: Gotschi T and Mills K. Active Transportation for America: The Case for Increased Federal Investment in Bicycling and Walking. Washington, DC. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Bikes Belong. 2008.
This guide is part of AARP’s Mobility Toolkit, which contains step-by-step instructions for AARP state offices and other groups partnering with AARP to promote a broad array of mobility choices for older adults in their communities. Provides a template into which state-specific transportation survey information can be inserted and recommendations put forth that are tailored to a specific state.
Citation: Finn J. Advancing Mobility Options: Producing a State Transportation Report. AARP. Washington, DC. 2008.
Comprehensive site focused on integration of policy, design, and operations in the journey environment. Includes "toolkit" that can be used at different scales, from regional to micro-level of streets, vehicles and facilities such as bus stops, signage, and ticket machines. Includes journey wizard, video, and case studies of policy and environmental change effects. UK based.
Background | Integrated/General | Policy | Practices | Tools | Mobility
Date accessed: 2010
Focus on highway transportation funds, federal land funds, bicycle and pedestrian safety; brief reference to wheelchairs. (As amended by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.)
Citation: Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways as amended by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. §217: 23 USC. May 22, 1998.
Overview of mobility challenges and solutions faced by older adults and communities. Brief descriptions of United We Ride (Human Service Transportation Coordination), Denver’s Getting There Collaborative, and Independent Transportation Network® (Portland, ME).
Citation: AARP. Enhancing Mobility Options for Older Americans: A Five Year National Action Agenda. Washington, DC. 2009.
Establishes the Interagency Transportation Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility and its functions.
Citation: Exec. Order 13330—Human Service Transportation Coordination. Federal Register, Presidential Documents, Vol. 69, No. 38, February 26, 2004.
Written for older adults. Practical guide for maintaining mobility without a car. Walking, bicycling, public transportation, Dial-a-Ride, taxis, and other options.
Citation: AARP Housing and Mobility Options, Education and Outreach/Livable Communities. The Getting Around Guide: An AARP Guide to Walking, Bicycling and Public Transportation. Washington, DC. 2010.
National nonprofit organization with local affiliates enables seniors to remain mobile. Combines local grassroots support with technology. Of interest to communities and individuals seeking to develop local networks.
Citation: Independent Transportation Network America. Frequently Asked Questions about ITNAmerica Programs. Westbrook, ME. 2009.
Pilot communities include: Columbia, MO; Marin County, CA; Minneapolis, MI; and Sheboygan County, WI. Discusses data collection, communication strategies, evaluation methods, and measures for non-motorized transportation pilot program.
Citation: Federal Highway Administration and Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. Interim Report to the U.S. Congress on the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program SAFETEA-LU Section 1807. US Department of Transportation. 2007.
A look at the transportation disadvantaged, their needs, and technologies to improve human services transportation. Examples of useful practices and technologies from Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, Cape Cod, MA; Flint Mass Transportation Authority; Ventura County Transportation Commission, Ventura, CA; and TriMet, a municipal corporation providing public transportation for counties in the Portland, OR, metropolitan area.
Citation: ITS Applications for Coordinating and Improving Human Services Transportation, Improving Service for the Transportation Disadvantaged. Washington, DC. US Department of Transportation. 2006.