Neighborhood Transportation Options and Transitions to Nondriving
Author Information
Author(s): Hansmann Kellia, McAndrews Carolyn, Gangnon Ronald, Robert Stephanie
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin Madison
Hypothesis
Are neighborhood transportation options associated with changes in driving behaviors among U.S. older drivers?
Conclusion
Older drivers living in very walkable neighborhoods are more likely to avoid certain driving behaviors compared to those in less walkable areas.
Supporting Evidence
- 52% of older drivers reported walking to get places outside their homes in 2015.
- Only 6% of older drivers reported taking public transit in 2015.
- Older drivers in very walkable neighborhoods had greater odds of avoiding driving behaviors.
Takeaway
Older people who don't drive anymore need good transportation options nearby, and those living in walkable neighborhoods tend to avoid driving more.
Methodology
Analyzed National Health and Aging Trends Study data using weighted logistic regression models.
Limitations
The study may not account for all factors influencing driving behaviors.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older drivers in the U.S.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
1.14-2.63
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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