Hsi-Hwa Hu Books

The well-being of the elderly population has become a impending public policy issue. With the oldest Baby-Boomers about to reach retirement age, the mobility issues of the elderly are critical because, on the one hand, their number has increased rapidly, and on the other, they have shown a growing tendency to live in low-density areas where activities are not easy to access. In this book, the author Hsi-Hwa Hu analyzes the relationship between land use characteristics and travel patterns of the elderly. Land use strategy such as high density, mixed land use, and neighborhood design has become a popular approach for solving transportation problems. Are different land use characteristics associated with the variations in travel behavior of the elderly? Is land use an apropriate approach to resolve the mobility issues of the elderly? This book provides insights of travel behavior, activity patterns and residential characteristics of the elderly to urban planners, transportation planners, researchers, and policy makers.

Focusing on the mobility challenges faced by the elderly population, the author explores how land use characteristics impact their travel patterns. With a significant increase in the elderly demographic, particularly baby boomers, the book examines the effectiveness of high-density and mixed land use strategies in addressing transportation issues. It poses critical questions about the relationship between land use and travel behavior, offering valuable insights for urban and transportation planners, researchers, and policymakers seeking solutions to enhance elderly mobility.