Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

Access to alternative transportations for older adults in rural settings where there is a large distance between residences and health and community services, and when driving yourself is not the ideal mode of transportation is imperative. Limited transportation options will affect directly access to community social activities and amenities, resulting in negative impacts on important indicators of healthy aging and age-friendly communities: social engagement, social inclusion, and quality of life. Given the importance of transportation for maintaining seniors' mobility in rural and remote communities, the purpose of this research study is to develop evidence for alternative transportation planning in rural Saskatchewan to facilitate social inclusion and independence. The primary deliverable of this project is to develop a website containing information of all the alternative transportation options in the province of Saskatchewan. The expected outcome will serve as an innovative resource of information for all Saskatchewan residents.