Toolbox
Promoting active mobility among the older population
The toolbox “Promoting active mobility among the older population“ is a compilation of practical information for mobility-promoting and age-friendly municipal development. The toolbox is a supplement to the guidelines. It is developed within the second funding period of the project AFOOT “Securing urban mobility of an ageing population”.
Starting with a glossary and a collection of best practice, the toolbox is going to be complemented by hands-on tips, e.g. for conducting a local analysis, throughout the second funding phase until 2022.
Available parts of the toolbox (all parts in German):
- Part 1: AFOOT-Glossary
Glossary of important terms and concepts from the fields of health promotion, urban planning and planning for active mobility
(download here) - Part 2: AFOOT-Collection of best practice examples
Best practice referring to completed projects, useful guidelines, potential structures for cooperation, participatory survey methods and freely available databases
(download here) - Part 3: Guidelines compact
A short summary of the comprehensive guidelines on „Promoting active mobility among the older population: guidelines for the cooperation of municipal planning and building authorities and public health authorities in small and medium-sized towns in Germany“
(download here) - Part 4: Community facilities that promote healthy aging in neighbourhoods
A short expert report which underlines the importance of social contacts for healthy ageing and illustrates the potential options for municipal action
(download here) - Part 5: Cycling in old age
A short expert report that underlines the relevance and special requirements of cycling of the elderly and shows the potential options for municipal action
(download here) - Part 6: Intersectoral and intermunicipal cooperation
Guidance on intersectoral and intermunicipal cooperation based on the experiences of the urban transition lab
(download here) - Part 7: Involving older residents
Guidance for the participation of older residents in the design of age-friendly neighbourhoods based on the experiences of the urban transition lab
(download here) - Part 8: Application of the indicator set for a baseline assessment
Guidance for carrying out a baseline assessment on active mobility and health based on the experiences of the urban transition lab
(download here) - Part 9: Small-scale spatial analyses of the age structure and accessibility of everyday destinations
Guidance for GIS-based small-scale spatial analyses of the age structure and accessibility of destinations based on the experiences of the urban transition lab
(download here) - Part 10: Living environment factors to promote the active mobility among older adults in small and medium-sized cities
Summary of the results of the cross-sectional study in AFOOT, which identifies factors influencing the built environment for the active mobility of older adults and gives concrete recommendations for action
(download here) - Part 11: Needs of vulnerable groups in small and medium-sized towns
Summary of the results of the cross-sectional study in AFOOT, which shows design preferences of older adults aged 65+ with regard to public street space and gives concrete recommendations for action
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