To address the transportation needs of older Americans, the public transportation industry is launching an initiative to explore new and innovative ways to help seniors stay mobile and independent. The initiative, called “Easy Rider: Advancing Mobility Needs for Aging Americans,” was announced in early May by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to coincide with Older Americans Month. Easy Rider is a collection of successful activities, sample materials and case studies contributed by transit systems that have taken steps to make public transportation more attractive for seniors. More than 6,000 transit systems nationwide currently provide some form of service for older riders. These activities range from reduced fares and expanded use of low-floor vehicles to personalized travel training sessions and policies that allow drivers to deviate from bus routes to get as close as possible to requested stops. “Aging Americans need to plan for their transportation security just as they plan for their financial security,” said William W. Millar, APTA’s president. “I’m proud that our industry is responding to this challenge. By sharing stories about transit’s best practices, we will spark new and improved services in communities throughout the country.”Despite the best efforts of transit agencies, the mobility needs of
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