Issue #37: Transportation

Lack of accessible transportation options creates isolation and barriers to social inclusion and well-being.

Recommendation #121: Rural Transportation

Invest in programs that offer inclusive transportation options for seniors in rural areas. Work closely with community-based service organizations to create rural inclusive transportation options such as grants for purchasing community shuttles and supporting van services, delivery services, and cooperative rideshare programs.

Recommendation #122: Rural Roving Services

Work with community-based organizations to develop regional hubs that provide a range of roving health and social service programs to Northern, Indigenous, rural and remote isolated seniors.

Recommendation #123: Bicycle Pathways and Foot Pathways

Develop more segregated bicycle and pedestrian pathways to increase transportation options that are age-friendly, safe, and healthy.

Augment bike-share programs with age/ability-inclusive, senior-friendly “tricycles”.

Recommendation #124: Urban Transportation

Promote awareness of urban and municipal transportation options including those provided by public and nonprofit organizations. Invest and publicize “travel training” programs to support seniors in learning public transit systems, in a safe, supportive manner. Subsidize transportation costs for low-income seniors.

Invest in accessible inclusive public transportation infrastructure.