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[The elderly in traffic--future aspects].

J Wilbers

    Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Future German elderly individuals will exhibit greater driving license possession and car usage compared to current generations. This trend in motor mobility indicates significant future impacts on traffic planning and social relations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Transportation Studies
    • Sociology

    Context:

    • Examines traffic and public transportation in the Federal Republic of Germany through 1976 and 1982 surveys.
    • Focuses on four key indicators of motor mobility: driving license possession, car ownership, household car availability, and preferred transportation methods.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze trends in motor mobility among different age groups, with a specific focus on the elderly.
    • To project future changes in elderly mobility and their societal implications.

    Summary:

    • Data from 1976 and 1982 surveys reveal younger age groups possess higher rates of driving licenses and car access.
    • A minimal decrease in car usage among the elderly between 1976 and 1982 suggests a future increase in elderly motor mobility.
    • Future elderly populations in Germany are expected to have significantly higher rates of driving and car ownership.

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    Impact:

    • Anticipates consequences for traffic planning, accident research, elderly services, and intergenerational relations.
    • Highlights the need for adaptive strategies in urban planning and social support systems for an increasingly mobile elderly population.