Transport Policy in Aging Societies: An International Comparison and Implications for Canada

摘要

This paper provides a framework for evaluating and comparing country transport policies to understand the extentto which these are being altered to cope with aging societies. Using the framework, transport policy documents of sixcountries in the industrialized world were analyzed and compared. A deliberate effort is made in the selection of countriesto draw lessons from the comparative evaluation for Canadian transport policy. The paper highlighted the importance ofcountry policy context and motivations in influencing the country’s choice of transport strategies and approaches. The paperalso proposed a checklist of policy areas encompassing the wider variety of concerns that directly and indirectly impacton older people’s mobility. Finally, future policy and research issues on transport and aging are underlined in generaland as they relate to Canadian situation.