As a consequence of our population living longer, society must work to accommodate the needs of older people. One of the most pressing needs for older people is mobility. Safe and convenient mobility is critical to maintaining physical and mental health, as well as avoiding social exclusion. Declining physical capabilities and mental acuity cause older drivers to cease driving, placing them at greater risk for social exclusion due to mobility gaps. Shared electric automated mobility (SEAM) has the potential to provide sustainable mobility solutions for vulnerable older people populations. SEAM can help close mobility gaps that cause social exclusion, thereby improving social sustainability. In addition, SEAM has the potential to provide improved access to economic activity for the older people, improving economic sustainability. However, older drivers must be accepting of both shared and automated mobility options to fully leverage the potential advantages of these technologies. This paper identifies barriers to the use of mobile and vehicle technology amongst older populations as well as a proposed framework of strategies for mitigating those barriers.
Potential for Shared, Electric, and Automated Mobility (SEAM) to Fill Mobility Gaps for Vulnerable Populations
International Conference on Transportation and Development 2021 ; 2021 ; Virtual Conference
2021-06-04
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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