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Mobility Challenges Facing Older Adults: A Contra Costa County Case Study

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  • Ragland, David R.
  • McMillan, Tracy
  • Doggett, Sarah

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Meeting the mobility needs of an aging population is one of the most substantial challenges facing California in the coming decades. The number of residents age 60 and above will grow to 13.9 million by 2050, representing over 25% of the state’s population. Meanwhile, the number of residents age 85 and above is expected to increase by over 70% between 2010 and 2030. Many older adults, who have primarily been auto dependent, will reduce or stop driving due to medical and non-medical reasons. Declines in age-related physical functions may also reduce the ability to walk to access goods and services, and can make using public transportation more difficult3. These reductions in mobility can have a negative impact on the physical and mental health of seniors.

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  • Ragland, David R. & McMillan, Tracy & Doggett, Sarah, 2019. "Mobility Challenges Facing Older Adults: A Contra Costa County Case Study," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt6j47524x, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
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