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Corporate Creators:
Northwest Research Group
Corporate Contributors:
Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Unit
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Mobility Population Population Movements Surveys Transportation Planning
Publication/ Report Number:
FHWA-OR-RD-99-19
Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
Oregon
Edition:
Final; 1998.
Corporate Publisher:
Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Unit
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.


Format:
PDF
Funding:
SPR 395
Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
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