Comments on: AARP Joins Campaign to Reform National Transpo Policy http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/ Covering the New York City Streets Renaissance Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mike Dahmus http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-65277 Mike Dahmus Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:29:43 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=5735#comment-65277 Most suburbs cannot be retrofitted into patterns that support transit use. Sorry, we can wish as much as we want, but it ain't gonna happen. Most suburbs cannot be retrofitted into patterns that support transit use. Sorry, we can wish as much as we want, but it ain’t gonna happen.

]]> By: Larry Littlefield http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-65239 Larry Littlefield Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:20:29 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=5735#comment-65239 If AARP isn't demanding that public education be eliminated to fund limo rides for everyone over 55, there must be worried. Look to the subsidy levels. The only suburban senior transport we'll be able to afford is dynamic carpolling, with younger seniors driving older seniors around. A paratransit vehicle with one or two riders and a driver who retires after 25 years is going to be very, very expensive. That is the sort of demand I'd expect out of AARP -- with a half fare to boot. "More user friendly options for pedestrians and transit users." Hmmm. If AARP isn’t demanding that public education be eliminated to fund limo rides for everyone over 55, there must be worried. Look to the subsidy levels.

The only suburban senior transport we’ll be able to afford is dynamic carpolling, with younger seniors driving older seniors around.

A paratransit vehicle with one or two riders and a driver who retires after 25 years is going to be very, very expensive. That is the sort of demand I’d expect out of AARP — with a half fare to boot.

“More user friendly options for pedestrians and transit users.” Hmmm.

]]> By: Chris in Sacramento http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-65215 Chris in Sacramento Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:58:26 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=5735#comment-65215 This is excellent news. In Sacto we've successfully collaborated with AARP on both state and local complete streets campaigns. AARP makes things happen. This is excellent news. In Sacto we’ve successfully collaborated with AARP on both state and local complete streets campaigns. AARP makes things happen.

]]> By: Mike Lydon http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-65208 Mike Lydon Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:29:56 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=5735#comment-65208 The firm that I work for recently held a charrette in the Atlanta region for transforming that city into a place of "Lifelong Communities." The AARP was a big sponsor of the project and very, very supportive of the progressive transportation and planning agenda. After all, the growing number of active seniors who they represent are realizing that living isolated in retirement homes, surrounded by parking lots and cul-de-sacs, is not exactly what retirement dreams are made of. The firm that I work for recently held a charrette in the Atlanta region for transforming that city into a place of “Lifelong Communities.” The AARP was a big sponsor of the project and very, very supportive of the progressive transportation and planning agenda. After all, the growing number of active seniors who they represent are realizing that living isolated in retirement homes, surrounded by parking lots and cul-de-sacs, is not exactly what retirement dreams are made of.

]]> By: John http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-65205 John Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=5735#comment-65205 So after many decades and untold billions spent on car-centric infrastructure that requires: 1) good eyesight that can see not just street signs, but also other vehicles traveling at great speeds. and looking at long distances. 2) quick reflexes to avoid accidents and debris on road. 3) can endure long traveling times in traffic. 4) requires one good arm to steer and a good right leg to drive a car. 5) plenty of money to keep the car going ( repairs , gas, insurance ). try living on a fixed social security income or retirement money. 401K anyone? Good going baby-boomers!!! So after many decades and untold billions spent on car-centric infrastructure that requires:
1) good eyesight that can see not just street signs,
but also other vehicles traveling at great speeds.
and looking at long distances.
2) quick reflexes to avoid accidents and debris on road.
3) can endure long traveling times in traffic.
4) requires one good arm to steer and a good right leg to drive a car.
5) plenty of money to keep the car going ( repairs , gas, insurance ).
try living on a fixed social security income or retirement money.
401K anyone?

Good going baby-boomers!!!

]]> By: Pat http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-65201 Pat Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:28:13 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=5735#comment-65201 This is huge. AARP is a monster in lobbying and getting citizens to vote. Big things! This is huge. AARP is a monster in lobbying and getting citizens to vote. Big things!

]]> By: mike http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/03/24/aarp-joins-campaign-to-reform-national-transpo-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-65197 mike Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:13:45 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=5735#comment-65197 Fantastic news! Fantastic news!

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