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Transit Use Viability Among Older Drivers Losing Driving
Privileges - Technical Memorandum One
Effective January 1, 2004, Florida Statute 322.18, subsection
5, requires drivers 79 years or older to pass vision tests when
renewing their six-year licenses. Such a mandate is part of an
"age-based" testing regime that several U.S. states have
implemented in recent years with respect to enhancing the safety
environment afforded to road users. Implementation of "age-based
testing" produces a group of travelers who could provide a
resource in understanding travel behavior changes and mode
choice after driving cessation. The objective of this study is
to provide additional insight into travel behavior changes for
persons who lose their driving privileges, particularly their
interest in, ability to, and subsequent use of public transit.
This technical memorandum documents work on the envisaged tasks
required to meet the study objectives, namely: 1) an
introduction to the problem, 2) a comprehensive literature
review, and, 3) a discussion of project methodology options and
potential recommendations.
A copy of Technical Memorandum One is
available here in pdf format
and in
HTML format. For more information,
contact Steve Polzin at
polzin@cutr.usf.edu.
5.3.06
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813.974.5168 fax