[EN] The growing group of European older inhabitants, namely senior citizens (aged + 65) belong
to the most vulnerable group to social exclusion. Transport accessibility is a concept, that
can lead to enhancing life quality of seniors, which is shown based on the case study of
Cracow, Poland as a European city. 100 seniors, that are living in different areas (urban,
suburban), were asked for define different aspects that may influence their travel behaviour.
Respondents were indicating their individual concerns connected with travelling, the
existing barriers and expected solutions.
The goal of the paper is to present the main outcomes of the conducted surveys, in order to
present the concept of transport accessibility in the context of the most important factors
influencing seniors life quality. The accessibility conditions and barriers, which can affect
mobility possibilities and different activities of senior citizens in urban areas, are indicated
in the paper. The identification of the crucial aspects of accessibility play an important role
in development of sustainable transport system together with sustainable urban design, that
will be friendly for all citizens in aging society.Zakowska, L.; Pulawska-Obiedowska, S. (2016). Factors influencing the transport accessibility level - seniors point of view. En XII Congreso de ingeniería del transporte. 7, 8 y 9 de Junio, Valencia (España). Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 1253-1260. https://doi.org/10.4995/CIT2016.2015.35191253126
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