United States Department of Transportation
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Oregon's Mobility Needs: General Population Survey and Transportation Provider Survey
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1999-01-01
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Edition:Final; 1998.
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Abstract:In 1998 the Oregon Department of Transportation conducted a statewide survey to assess the size and geographic distribution of Oregonians who
are “mobility impaired,” i.e. dependent on others for meeting their transportation needs. The study collected data on the functional abilities and
travel habits of the mobility impaired and assessed the effectiveness of current transportation services in meeting their needs. A survey of
publicly funded transportation service providers collected information on current services, service improvements and perceptions of latent
demand.
The major findings and conclusions of the research were as follows: Mobility impairment is a significant problem in the state of Oregon.
Improvements to transportation systems should be targeted across the state and in areas of varying population density. The mobility impaired
have a wide variety of needs that require complex solutions. Regular fixed route service can help meet the needs of mobility impaired
individuals. There are opportunities to meet the needs of mobility impaired individuals by offering regularly scheduled public transportation to
key locations in the community. Latent demand for transportation is significant, both for trips within communities as well as for trips between
communities. There is significant need for additional fixed route trips and/or Dial-A-Ride trips, both in communities that currently have these
services, as well as in communities that do not. The mobility impaired population with access to service report three areas where their needs are
not being met: ease of access of service, employees knowledgeable about people with special needs and printed schedules that are easy to
understand. Further study is recommended to better understand the needs of social service agency clients, the needs of other transportation
disadvantaged individuals, and the costs of meeting the needs of mobility impaired persons.
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