Aging and Mobility National Conference

Senior Mobility in the 21st Century – What Can We Do to Prepare?

The Aging and Mobility National Conference is designed to help local governments and community-based organizations respond to the transportation challenges related to an aging population. The conference is hosted by the Maricopa Association of Governments, in collaboration with over 30 other national & local organizations.

March 25-27, 2002
Doubletree La Posada Resort, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona

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Downloads

• Regional Action Plan - Aging & Mobility (PDF, 4.01 MB)
• Conference Program (PDF, 2.35 MB)
• Conference Information and Registration Form (PDF, 902 KB)
• Save the Date Conference Announcement (PDF, 65 KB)
• A Call For Presentations (PDF, 58 KB)
• National Conference Sponsors (PDF, 40 KB)

For more information, contact:
Brande Mead at (602) 254-6300 or e-mail bmead@mag.maricopa.gov

Conference Topics

• Transportation Planning/Design & Project Development
• Senior-Friendly Development Planning
• Alternative Transportation Modes
• Older Driver Issues & Programs

Goals

• Highlight the state-of-the-art research, policies, and programs addressing aging and mobility issues.
• Involve municipalities, state, and national governmental agencies, and community-based institutions to share best practices and formulate strategies that promote safety and improved mobility options.
• Develop a national legislative agenda on aging and mobility issues for the Reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21).

Don't miss this conference if you represent a:

• Local Government
• Metropolitan Planning Organization
• State Department of Transportation
• Provider of Aging Services
• Public Transportation Agency
• Local, State, or Federal Policy-Making Body
• Concerned Citizen

Sponsors

Metropolitan Planning Organizations

• Baltimore Metropolitan Council
• Bi-State Regional Commission
• Charlotte County Punta Gorda Florida MPO
• Cowlistz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments
• Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
• Florida MPO Advisory Council
• Las Cruces, New Mexico MPO
• Maricopa Association of Governments
• Metropolitan Transportation Commission
• Pima Association of Governments
• Sarasota/Manatee MPO
• Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic District
• Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments
• Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization

State and Federal Transportation Agencies

• Arizona Department of Transportation- Motor Vehicle Division
• Federal Highway Administration - Arizona Office
• Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National and Local Organizations

• AARP - National and Arizona Office
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• American Public Transportation Association
• Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
• Community Transportation Association of America
• Easter Seals of Arizona
• Easter Seals Project Action
• Independent Transportation Network
• National Council on Aging
• The National Governor's Association
• Todd and Associates, Inc.
• Transportation Research Board