Open AccessMobility dynamics of the elderly: Review of literatures
Author(s) -
A. A. Busari,
D. O. Oluwafemi,
S. A. Ojo,
Joseph O. Oyedepo,
A. S. Ogbiye,
S. A. Ajayi,
D. D. Adegoke,
Kofoworola Daramola
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/640/1/012077
Subject(s) - sustainable transport , public transport , sustainable development , business , personal mobility , transport engineering , limited mobility , independence (probability theory) , sustainability , computer science , medicine , engineering , telecommunications , political science , ecology , statistics , mathematics , law , physical medicine and rehabilitation , biology
Mobility is key to maintaining independence, especially as people age. Sustainable development goals focused on providing access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transportation for all by reducing number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents. Providing transportation facilities for the elderly is an important part of sustainable transportation. This review assessed the mobility dynamics of the elderly with the aim of proffering sustainable solutions to the effective mobility of this unique set of individuals. Several literatures on mobility dynamics, travel behaviour and trip pattern of this unique set of people were assessed. The study showed that the use of public transport is influenced by distance in comparison with different modes of transport for the elderly. The review also established that distance is a function of the pendulum pattern. The mobility patterns of older people are influenced by various elements that depend on individual circumstances and state of health. Other factors that influenced mobility dynamics of the seniors as reviewed are age, gender, educational level, type of disability, income, residential area, availability of means of transport and built environment. The outcome of this review will aid transportation policy makers on the way-forward for effective and efficient mobility for the elderly now and in the foreseeable future towards a sustainable transportation system.