More and more, major newspapers are writing about America’s aging population and what that will mean for the future of our landscape as more baby boomers turn 60 and beyond. This month, USA Today and The Washington Post ran stories about the coming mobility challenges resulting from the ‘silver tsunami.’
You can also read about AARP’s livable communities initiative and other AARP resources to help communities plan for a future in which older residents can remain active and independent.
TRU is also partnering with area senior groups, including AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, and the Hannan Foundation, plus MDOT, DDOT, SMART, RTCC and SEMCOG, to discuss the best ways greater Detroit can meet seniors’ transportation needs. We’ll let you know more as the discussions progress.