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  • Transportation Science
  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Autonomous vehicles (AVs) offer potential improvements in safety and mobility for seniors.
  • Assessing senior perceptions and attitudes towards AVs is crucial for widespread adoption.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic context adds a layer to understanding these perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate seniors' perceptions and attitudes towards various AV options.
  • To examine older pedestrians' safety perceptions and behaviors around AVs at crosswalks.
  • To understand the influence of demographic characteristics on AV acceptance.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey of 1,000 senior Americans was conducted.
  • Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified key factors influencing perceptions.
  • Cluster Analysis grouped seniors based on demographic characteristics and AV attitudes.

Main Results:

  • Three distinct clusters of seniors emerged with differing demographic profiles and AV attitudes.
  • Key components included risky/cautious pedestrian behavior, AV perception, and demographics.
  • One cluster showed negative attitudes towards AVs as users and pedestrians; others had mixed views.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the heterogeneity of senior perceptions is vital for AV development and deployment.
  • Targeted strategies are needed to address specific concerns of different senior groups regarding AVs.
  • Findings inform transportation authorities and AV manufacturers on older adults' willingness to adopt advanced vehicle technologies.