An interesting piece in Consumer Reports suggests that more than 3.5 million Americans 85 and older currently have a driver’s license. But of the millions of older folks who can no longer drive safely, almost three-quarters live in areas with few if any transportation alternatives. And as Michael Tortorello writes, that’s a senior transportation predicament that will only become more urgent as the 65-and-older demographic swells. Are your city’s mobility services ready for the silver tsunami? – Liz Enbysk
Source: Smart Cities Council | Is your city’s transit system prepared for the silver tsunami?