Development of an older adult empathy system to assess transit and livability.

Coughlin, Joseph F.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Development of an older adult empathy system to assess transit and livability.

2013-08-01
By Coughlin, Joseph F.

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Coughlin, Joseph F.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration
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Abilities Aged Drivers Attitudes Evaluation And Assessment Public Transit
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MITR21-2
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Tech Report
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United States
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New England University Transportation Center
Abstract:

The majority of older adults choose to drive to meet their transportation needs; however,

driving may not be a lifelong option for many. Consequently, public transportation must

be more than simply accessible—it must be easy to use and be an attractive option.

Natural aging and the incidence of chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and noncancer

related pain all limit the physical capacity of older adults to easily navigate

transportation vehicles and infrastructure. MIT students and researchers applied an

empathy approach to better understand the possible difficulties encountered by older

adults. While the Americans with Disabilities Act ensures access, it does not necessarily

guarantee ease of use.

This project developed and applied an empathy approach to better understand the

experience of older users in a transit environment, including rail and bus. Using MITʼs

Age Gain Now Empathy System, or AGNES, researchers identified and mapped the

friction points for older users accessing public transportation
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