This report describes the results of a telephone survey of older adults, ages 50 and over. The survey addresses mobility and transportation needs and choices. The survey pays special attention to adults over 75 years of age and adults over 85 years of age. The table of contents includes the following chapter and topic headings. 1. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW; 2. HEALTH AND DISABILITY PROFILES - Respondents' Health Status, Respondents' Physical Disabilities; 3. TRANSPORTATION MODE USE - Driving, Influence of Health and Disability Status on Driving, Drivers in Household, Ride Sharing, Walking, Public Transportation, Use of Multiple Transportation Modes; 4. PERSONAL MOBILITY - Outings the Previous Day, Outings in a Typical Week; 5. PROBLEMS WITH DIFFERENT TRANSPORTATION MODES - Problems with Driving Cited by Licensed Drivers, Problems with Driving Cited by Former Drivers, Problems with Ride Sharing, Problems with Public Transportation, Problems with Walking, Problems with Taxis, Problems with Senior or Community Vans; 6. MOBILITY AND SOCIAL INTERACTION - Social Contacts with People Outside the Home, Transportation and the Ability to Engage in Specific Activities, Community Design and Access to Social Activities, Driving and Residential Options; 7. SATISFACTION WITH MOBILITY - Respondents' Mobility Satisfaction Ratings; 8. INTERVIEWS WITH PROXY RESPONDENTS - Findings from Proxy Interviews, Implications of Proxy Interview Findings; 9. SUMMARY AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS. (Author/publisher)
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