DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/2GBE-SH62
Defense Date
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Urban & Regional Planning
Department
Urban and Regional Planning
First Advisor
Xueming Chen
Abstract
The objective of this thesis will be to evaluate and assess the current Care Service being offered by GRTC and recommend economic efficient, equitable and sustainable opportunities for a better Human Mobility Service transportation effectiveness and coordination. Transportation demand management strategies that generate revenue and contain costs are required to meet the demands and needs of future aging populations without compromising quality of service. With the baby boomer population set to retire and advancing health care improvements, the elderly population and disabled segment of the population is bound to rise, increasing the demand for human mobility services. This trend and age wave is being felt across the U.S. and has affected all states, including the City of Richmond. Although the GRTC Transit System in Richmond provides a Human Mobility Service called the Care-Service for Disabled Elderly, findings show that the agency is operating at a loss and has no dedicated plan for a Human Mobility Service.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
12-14-2012
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