Older Worker Employment Transportation Resources
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- Brief #1A: Strategies for Transportation Providers (PDF)(621 KB). Written by Pamela Friedman, CTAA, January 2008.
Description: The increasing numbers of working older adults creates a new dynamic for transportation providers and planners, who must now answer the question, "What is the most effective means of conveying adults to jobs as they continue to work beyond traditional retirement ages and their ability to drive gradually diminishes?" This brief discusses the types of transportation challenges faced by older workers and outlines several strategies that transportation providers can adopt to ensure that transportation is the link, not the barrier, to jobs for older adults. - Brief #1B: Strategies for Workforce Development Agencies (PDF)(398 KB). Written by Pamela Friedman, CTAA, January 2008
Description: As the number of older adults choosing to remain in the workforce beyond traditional retirement age increases, workforce development professionals are faced with providing services for a labor force with many changing needs. One issue that workforce development agencies are likely to address is the availability of reliable, affordable, accessible transportation that meets the specific commute needs of older worker. This brief outlines the types of transportation challenges faced by older workers and presents several strategies that the workforce development community can implement to ensure that transportation continues to enable older workers remain in the workforce and reach other quality of life destinations. - Brief #2: Forming Community Partnerships to Respond to Senior Employment Transportation Needs (PDF)(511 KB). Written by Pamela Friedman, CTAA, January 2008
Description: Whether fueled by economic pressures or by the choice to stay mentally and physically active, many older adults are choosing to continue to work past traditional retirement age, re-enter the workforce after retirement, or engage in volunteer activities, resulting in the need for increased employment-related mobility options. Communities can respond to the increased mobility needs of older adults by promoting collaboration among entities that provide and use transportation. The partnerships they form will allow communities to pool resources and more effectively take advantage of federal, state, and local funding opportunities that support transportation services; increase the scope of transportation services available, and improve the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of employment transportation programs for older workers. This brief presents information about partnering opportunities and funding sources that can be used to facilitate coordination in the provision of transportation services to older adult workers. - Brief #3: Making Transportation More Affordable for Older Adults (PDF)(81 KB). Written by Jane Hardin, CTAA, January 2008
Description: As the number of older adults choosing to remain in the workforce increases, many older workers are voicing concerns about the affordability of work-related travel. Many older workers, particularly those living on limited incomes are finding it difficult to afford to keep and maintain their cars. Some are choosing to cut back on driving for other reasons. This brief provides a timely look at how reduced senior fares and other transportation discounts can lower work-related travel costs for older adults and encourage them to use public transit. The brief also includes information on currently available reduced fare programs and other subsidies that human service agencies and workforce development centers can provide for older workers.
Additional Resources
For more information about transportation options for older adults, visit our Senior Mobility web pages and the National Center on Senior Transportation.