Title:
Advancing accessible travel for aging Canadians
Agreement Value:
$249,966.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The design of federally regulated transportation infrastructure and service plays a critical role in serving older adults. By 2051, one quarter of Canadians (almost 12M people) is expected to be aged 65 and older. Older adults may be more focused on goods and services related to travel (e.g., recreation, health) compared to other age groups, yet face risks related to long-distance transport PAGE 4 such as standing, sitting and walking for extended periods; or low experience with complex, poorly integrated travel systems; factors which may intensify preexisting health conditions. Currently there is no framework that systematically identifies risks, barriers, gaps, and recommendations to better support adults using federally regulated transportation. We’re developing and evaluating this framework with active participation from older adult stakeholders. In addressing the benefits travel brings through recreation, reuniting people, accessing healthcare or enabling work in later life, older adults can age better both in their communities and beyond.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1S 5B6
Reference Number:
172-2022-2023-Q3-996622
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118838937
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 4 time(s) the total amended value is $249,966.The end date of this agreement has been modified by 609 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 16, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Carleton University
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35079
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences