2013 Session: 306

• Impact of Concessionary Bus Travel on Well-being of Older and Disabled People
  Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of the concessionary bus pass scheme for older and disabled people in Britain. The scheme currently offers those aged 61 and over and those with disabilities free off-peak local bus travel across the country. The scheme has evolved from ad hoc local schemes through half-price local travel and free local travel. It costs the taxpayer over £1 billion ($1.6 billion) a year. There have been calls for the scheme to be abolished or reduced in scope in order to save public expenditure. However, the scheme is very popular with those who hold Concessionary Travel Passes (CTPs) and more generally. The paper commences with a brief description of the scheme, then the take-up rate is considered and how it has increased over time. The effects on the travel behavior of older and disabled people are then discussed in terms of changes in trip patterns, trip purposes and modal usage. The paper examines the evidence on the benefits that CTPs offer their holders in terms of quality of life, health, social inclusion, the process of ceasing to drive and access to local services, all of which contribute to wellbeing. The paper also considers the wider benefits to society of CTPs and the value placed upon them. Whilst it is not possible to put a monetary value on all the benefits, it is clear that they are large and need to be considered in any discussion about abolishing or amending the scheme.
  Authors: Mackett, Roger
  Authors: Mackett, Roger
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Paper
  Subject: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors
  Session: 306
  Paper Number: 13-1369
• Electric Vehicle Carsharing in a Senior Adult Community in San Francisco Bay Area
  Abstract: By the year 2030, the number of people over the age of 65 in the United States is expected to reach 57 million. The Baby Boomer population tends to drive more kilometers/miles annually than previous generations, have wider interests, and will likely be active and healthy well past retirement. This paper examines an electric vehicle (EV) carsharing (short-term vehicle access) service as an alternative to private vehicle ownership for older adults living in a gated community. Research was conducted between Winter 2009 and Spring 2011. The study consisted of in-depth interviews (n=7), four focus groups (n=31), and survey data collection (n=443) with residents of the Rossmoor Senior Adult Community in Walnut Creek, California. Study results indicate that 30% of all survey respondents at Rossmoor are interested in participating in an EV carsharing program in their gated community, while 36% are maybe interested. Eighty-three percent of community-wide survey respondents drive short distances often, (i.e., eight kilometers five times a month); 100% of interview respondents plan their trips in advance; and 77% of focus group participants made changes to their driving behavior because of high fuel prices.
  Authors: Shaheen, Susan A.; Cano, Lauren; Camel, Madonna
  Authors: Shaheen, Susan A.; Cano, Lauren; Camel, Madonna
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Paper
  Subject: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors
  Session: 306
  Paper Number: 13-4491
• Impact of Concessionary Bus Travel on Well-being of Older and Disabled People
  Authors: Mackett, Roger
  Authors: Mackett, Roger
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors
  Session: 306
  Paper Number: 13-1369
• Electric Vehicle Carsharing in a Senior Adult Community in San Francisco Bay Area
  Authors: Shaheen, Susan
  Authors: Shaheen, Susan
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors
  Session: 306
  Paper Number: 13-4491
• ITNAmerica: Five Years of Customer Satisfaction Survey Data Tell a Story
  Authors: Freund, Katherine
  Authors: Freund, Katherine
  Year: 2013
  Document Type: Presentation
  Subject: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors
  Session: 306
  Paper Number: P13-6383