WHO Age Friendly City Transportation

The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed features that can make your city a place where seniors want to grow old. Transportation is seen as an important part of a persons daily life.

Public transportation costs are consistent, clearly displayed, and affordable.

Public transportation is reliable and frequent, including at night, on weekends and holidays.

All city areas and services are accessible by public transport, with good connections and well maintained routes and vehicles.

City planners understand the idea of door to door transport for seniors with extra needs.

Vehicles are clean, well maintained, accessible, not over crowded and have priority seating that is respected.

Specialized transportation is available for disabled persons.

Drivers stop at designated stops and beside the curb to facilitate boarding and wait for passengers to be seated before driving off.

Transport stops and stations are conveniently located, accessible, safe, clean, well lit and well marked, with adequate seating and shelter.

Complete and accessible information is provided to users about routes, schedules and special needs facilities.

A voluntary transport service is available when public transportation is too limited.

Taxis are accessible and affordable, and drivers are courteous and helpful.

Roads are well maintained with covered drains and good lighting.

Traffic flow is well regulated.

Roadways are free of obstructions that block drivers vision.

Traffic signs and intersections are visible and well placed.

Driver education and refresher courses are available at little of no cost for all drivers.

Parking and drop off areas are safe, sufficient in number, and conveniently located.

Priority parking and drop off spots for people with special needs are available and respected.

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