Barriers to using fixed-route public transit for older adults.

Abstract

Although public transit is available for many older adults, actual and perceived barriers prohibit its use. This study examines what older persons perceive as barriers to using fixed-route public transit. Findings from four focus groups informed the development of a survey sent to 1800 older adults in Erie County, New York and the City of San Jose, California. Older adults perceive fixed-route public transit as a viable option to their preferred mode of transit, the automobile, but note significant barriers to its use. This report summarizes findings and presents a behavior change model that may be used as an intervention and even a guide to market the strengths of fixed-route public transit while encouraging older adults to use transit.

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