Navigating time and space: how Americans with disabilities use time and transportation

Myers, Andrew; Ravesloot, Craig

doi:10.1080/15575330.2015.1111399

Cited by 13 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 37 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This is an important point because being able to get around independently impacts what people do. For example, Myers and Ravesloot ( 22 ) found that disabled adults who traveled independently reported more time working and less time watching television compared to disabled adults whose transportation was dependent on others (i.e., passenger in personal vehicle) or did not travel at all. For many, particularly those living in rural areas, independent transportation is primarily facilitated by driving personal vehicles.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…More reliable and efficient transportation options can increase the range of available activities outside of the home, which is associated with increased levels of subjective wellbeing ( 20 ). Conversely, lack of transportation is a risk factor for social exclusion ( 21 ) and, in some analyses, has been found to be more impactful on how people spend their time than having a disability ( 22 ). For example, Marottoli et al ( 23 ) found that adults over 65 who had stopped driving reported a substantial decrease in community activities even after controlling for socio-demographics and health factors.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Transportation Patterns of Adults With Travel-Limiting Disabilities in Rural and Urban America

Myers

Ipsen

Standley

2022

Front. Rehabilit. Sci.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

IntroductionLack of transportation is a significant barrier to community participation for many disabled adults. Living in a rural area introduces additional transportation barriers, such as having to travel long distances to access services or socialize, and limited public transit options. While the importance of transportation access is clear, the mix of different transportation options used by people with disabilities to participate in their communities is less understood, particularly among those who do not or cannot drive.MethodsWe used data from the 2017 National Household Travel Survey to explore transportation behaviors among disabled adults in rural and urban areas and by four regions across the United States. We explored differences by transportation modalities (e.g., driver, passenger, public transportation, taxi/uber, walk) and trip purposes (e.g., social, independent living, healthcare, work). Our sample included 22,716 adults with travel-limiting disabilities.ResultsSeveral geographic differences emerged among non-drivers. Rural non-drivers were less likely to take any trip, particularly for social activities, and reported using less public transportation or walking/rolling than urban non-drivers. Further, respondents from the Northeast were more likely to report using public transportation and walking/rolling options, relative to the Midwest, South, and West. Overall, disabled rural adults reported lower odds of giving up driving, even after controlling for socio-demographic and health characteristics.DiscussionThese findings highlight the relative importance of different transportation modalities for participating in activities and the continued reliance upon personal vehicles, either as a driver or passenger, especially among rural disabled residents. Potential policy insights are discussed.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Transportation Patterns of Adults With Travel-Limiting Disabilities in Rural and Urban America

Myers

Ipsen

Standley

2022

Front. Rehabilit. Sci.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…For example, rural communities typically have fewer employment choices that can accommodate functional limitations associated with disability (22). Inaccessible community infrastructure such as lack of sidewalks, limited public transportation, crosswalks without audio signals, or inaccessible buildings can create barriers to social participation and medical services (23)(24)(25). Fewer supports and lack of accessibility can introduce additional socioeconomic risks, such as declining wages, lost employment, and social isolation (26).…”

Section: The Life Course Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Events Across the Life Course Contribute to Higher Mobility Impairment Rates in Rural U.S.

Ipsen

Ward²,

Myers³

2022

Front. Rehabilit. Sci.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

PurposeThis paper investigates how life events such as injuries, health insurance coverage, geography, and occupation contribute to mobility disability rates over time. Findings can inform policies and practices to address factors that may contribute to disability in rural and urban areas.MethodsWe utilized 27 waves of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY) data from 1979 to 2016 to explore how past injury, occupation, health insurance coverage, and rurality predicted mobility impairment at ages 40 and 50 using regression analysis.FindingsRural respondents reported significantly higher rates of mobility impairment at age 40 and age 50 relative to people living in urban areas, and were more likely to report injury, work in high exertion occupations, and experience several pain-related health conditions. Using logistic regression and controlling for race and education, we found that people had higher odds of experiencing mobility impairment at age 40 if they reported a broken bone in the last 10 years, reported ever being knocked unconscious, had any workplace injury from 1988 to 2000, or lived in a rural area. People reported lower odds of mobility impairment if they had more consistent health insurance coverage over time. Further analysis showed that people consistently uninsured over time were 91% more likely to report mobility impairment at age 40 than those consistently insured.ConclusionA better understanding of environmental factors associated with disability such as access to insurance, risk exposures, resources, and other place-based behaviors can inform additional strategies for reducing the severity and duration of mobility disability.

show abstract

References

2019

Inclusive Transport

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Navigating time and space: how Americans with disabilities use time and transportation

Cited by 13 publications

References 37 publications

Transportation Patterns of Adults With Travel-Limiting Disabilities in Rural and Urban America

Transportation Patterns of Adults With Travel-Limiting Disabilities in Rural and Urban America

Events Across the Life Course Contribute to Higher Mobility Impairment Rates in Rural U.S.

References

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About