Demography to Destiny: What Current Demographic Trends Tell Us (Mobility 2026)

An aging population, shifting immigration policies, and evolving lifestyle and housing patters are among trends that will influence transportation and community needs in the coming years.   What have we learned so far about the needs of an aging population?  How are density patterns and location decisions changing,  and what are the implications?  Panelists will flag the current trends, highlight their relevance to the design and operation of future public transportation services, and call-out what you most need to know.

Moderator: Karen E. Philbrick, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) 

Remarks: Joel Young, Vice-Chair, APTA; and Board Member, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District) 

Panelists:

• Eileen Collins Turvey, APTA Access Committee Leadership, Certified ADA Coordinator,, Director, TriMet Accessible Transportation Programs, Tri-County Metropolitan Service District of Oregon
• Jeff Maltz, Co-Founder & CEO, SilverRide
• Jon Larsen, Chief Capital Services Officer, Utah Transit Authority