This study seeks to examine the ways in which transit agencies and local governments have been considering the transportation needs of older adults when planning for transit-oriented development (TOD). Surveys with representatives from a sample of transit agencies (n= 15) and local governments (n=31) from across the US were conducted. Few of the surveyed agencies indicated that they had specific practices that encourage TOD to help meet the transportation needs of older adults. Respondents identified the cost of development, market forces, and the lack of specific amenities for older adults as the primary barriers to attracting aging groups to TOD.

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面向老年人的公交导向发展：美国公交机构和地方政府当前实践的调查

本研究旨在探讨交通机构和地方政府在规划以交通为导向的发展 (TOD) 时考虑老年人交通需求的方式。对来自美国各地的交通机构 (n=15) 和地方政府 (n=31) 样本的代表进行了调查。很少有接受调查的机构表示他们有鼓励 TOD 帮助满足老年人交通需求的具体做法。受访者认为，开发成本、市场力量以及缺乏针对老年人的特定设施是吸引老年人群参与 TOD 的主要障碍。