ISBN:
9789282112601
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (261 p.)
Series Statement:
ECMT Round Tables
Parallel Title:
Print version Transport and Ageing of the Population
DDC:
305.26/0994
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Advances in medicine make the ageing of populations in developed countries inevitable. These populations, however, will exhibit new and different characteristics, particularly in the transport sector as, unlike previous generations, they will have made widespread use of the car. How will they meet their travel needs in the future? Until now rail transport, unlike car or bus transport, has been losing its elderly clientele. Can this trend be reversed? For the frail elderly, whose needs are similar to those of the disabled, suitable services have yet to be set up. How can the mobility needs of t
Description / Table of Contents:
CONTENTS; ROSENBLOOM, S. (United States); BRÖG, W., ERL, E. and GLORIUS, B. (Germany); MARCELLINI, F., GAGLIARDI, C. and LEONARDI, F. (Italy); HJORTHOL, R. and SAGBERG, F. (Norway); OXLEY, P. (United Kingdom); SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS (Round Table debate on reports); LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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