United States Department of Transportation
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OCLC Number:631159263
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NTL Classification:NTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-Traffic Flow;NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Travel Demand;
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Abstract:In response to the growing number of applications for the development of age restricted
communities (55 years old and older) the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
through the Delaware Center for Transportation sponsored this study to examine trip generation
characteristics and traffic impacts. Goals of the study include:
• Identify for the general Delaware population what the household structure and travel
characteristics are for people 55 and older, and examine how household structure changes
with age.
• Acquire available data to describe the household structures in age-restricted communities.
Compare households in age-restricted communities with similar households outside of
such communities.
• Research current literature and data on travel characteristics of those in age-restricted
communities across the country.
• Identify any Delaware specific information that would be available to describe travel
characteristics of age-restricted communities.
• Describe the number of age-restricted communities in Delaware and features that make
them different from traditional housing developments. Examine the types of facilities
offered to residents and how that might affect trip generation.
National trip generation estimates as available through the Institute Of Transportation Engineers,
and local traffic studies were reviewed. Current and proposed 55+ communities in Delaware
were identified. The Delaware Travel Monitoring System (DTMS) Survey data were examined
to provide a detailed picture of the expected travel characteristics of 55+ communities as
compared with the general population. National travel data as provided by the National Personal
Travel Survey was used to provide further information.
This study produced a flexible model to assist planners in judging the impacts of age restricted
communities.
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