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From the Field: Creating Communities for Active Aging

Author(s):

United States Department of Transportation (US DOT)

Organization:

United States Department of Transportation (US DOT), DOT HS 809 758

Publisher/Date:

DOT: National Highway Traffic Safety Program, Partnership for Prevention

Rating:

Limited Usefulness

Abstract:

This is a case study of 4 communities' efforts to promote walking and biking by older people. The study identifies four factors that affect participation: social norms, personal factors, environmental factors, and social interaction.

Number of Pages:

22

Link:

From the Field: Creating Communities for Active Aging (www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/olddrive/FromTheField-ActiveAging/pages/FromtheField.htm)

Table of Contents?

Index?

No

Illustrations?

Yes (Photographs)

Material Type:

Paper Monograph

Key Document?

No

Categories:

Policies, Process, Research, Advocacy & Planning, Concept Design

Keywords:

Elderly, Community Development, Local Examples/Case Studies

Strengths:

  • May be of interest to advocates and planners.
  • Gives the rationale for guidance.
  • Gives examples.

Record Last Updated:

July 2006

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