The contribution of this paper is to synthesise and evaluate the current literatures referring to the economic impacts and equity of transport infrastructures for the elderly. It presents the wider interactions between transport needs of the elderly and social exclusion. It summarises what is currently known about these issues, identifies gaps in the knowledge base and draws attention to opportunities for further research. Previous research results show that female and the elderly mobility needs are important to be accounted in mobility supply reforms and indicates the importance of clustering the population for providing useful and sustainable transport infrastructures and services. These elements will be further analysed and considered to formulate appropriate policies.
Transport Infrastructures for the Elderly: Evaluation of Economic Effects
Venezia Elisabetta
2025-01-01
Abstract
The contribution of this paper is to synthesise and evaluate the current literatures referring to the economic impacts and equity of transport infrastructures for the elderly. It presents the wider interactions between transport needs of the elderly and social exclusion. It summarises what is currently known about these issues, identifies gaps in the knowledge base and draws attention to opportunities for further research. Previous research results show that female and the elderly mobility needs are important to be accounted in mobility supply reforms and indicates the importance of clustering the population for providing useful and sustainable transport infrastructures and services. These elements will be further analysed and considered to formulate appropriate policies.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
