Good to Go: Assessing the Transit Needs of New York Metro and Western...

Good to Go Assessing the Transit Needs of New York Metro and Western New York AARP Members

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Report Home To help assess the transportation needs of older New Yorkers, these 2006 AARP mail surveys examine the mobility experiences of age 75+ AARP members in both Metropolitan New York City and in Western New York. Of those surveyed... in Metro NYC: 60 percent generally drive to the places they want to go. 81 percent report getting out of their home three or more times per week. However, 16 percent only get out once or twice, if at all, and those without licenses are more than twice as likely (35%) to be homebound this often. in Western NY: 80 percent generally drive to the places they want to go. 77% report getting out of their home three or more times per week. However, 18 percent only get out once or twice, if at all, and those without licenses are three times as likely (57%) to be homebound this often. These AARP mail surveys of 1,128 AARP members in Metropolitan New York City and 1,423 AARP members in Western New York were both conducted between June 1 and July 18, 2006. (In both surveys, respondents include about 90 percent of AARP members age 75 and older and 10 percent of younger members.) Anita Stowell-Ritter, Katherine Bridges, and Regina Sims wrote the Metro NYC report. Katherine Bridges, author of the Western NY report, can be contacted at 207-899-2094 for more information about either report. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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