5 Things People Want From Transit as They Grow Older

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By Angie SchmittAug 4, 2017, 1:31 pm172 pts
America is aging — by 2030, 20 percent of the population will be 65 or older, up from 14 percent today. It’s a demographic shift with big implications for urban transportation. Older Americans drive less but still want to get out and experience their cities. In a new briefing paper based on extensive…

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