Author: David P. RaccaPublisher:
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Category : Traffic estimation
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
In response to the growing number of applications for the development of age restricted communities (55 years old and older) the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) through the Delaware Center for Transportation sponsored this study to examine trip generation characteristics and traffic impacts. Goals of the study include: Identify for the general Delaware population what the household structure and travel characteristics are for people 55 and older, and examine how household structure changes with age; Acquire available data to describe the household structures in age-restricted communities. Compare households in age-restricted communities with similar households outside of such communities; Research current literature and data on travel characteristics of those in age-restricted communities across the country; Identify any Delaware specific information that would be available to describe travel characteristics of age-restricted communities; Describe the number of age-restricted communities in Delaware and features that make them different from traditional housing developments. Examine the types of facilities offered to residents and how that might affect trip generation. National trip generation estimates as available through the Institute Of Transportation Engineers, and local traffic studies were reviewed. Current and proposed 55+ communities in Delaware were identified. The Delaware Travel Monitoring System (DTMS) Survey data were examined to provide a detailed picture of the expected travel characteristics of 55+ communities as compared with the general population. National travel data as provided by the National Personal Travel Survey was used to provide further information. This study produced a flexible model to assist planners in judging the impacts of age restricted communities.