Residents asked to participate in online survey exploring mobility in York
Posted on 6 April 2016
Researchers map mobility routes in York
Co-Motion is a three year research project, led by the University of York, exploring mobility for older people who are going through changes in their lives, such as stopping work, becoming a grandparent, using a mobility scooter or becoming a carer.
Researchers have already worked with a group of older York residents to make maps of their journeys – using interactive touch tables to identify regular routes.
They highlighted places they enjoyed along the routes and the benefits they got from being active, but researchers also identified barriers and problems.
The researchers now want to widen the survey and include responses from residents of all ages and how they could be affected. In particular they want to know:
• Would these solutions also work for you?
• Would they cause you particular problems?
• Do you have any alternative solutions?
The 10 minute survey can be accessed here: co-motion.net
Dr Steve Cinderby, senior researcher based at the Stockholm Environment Institute in the Environment Department at York, said: “Would the solutions that older people have identified be beneficial to other people in the city? Or if we implemented them would they cause big problems?
“Mobility is vital for accessing services, resources and facilities, for social participation and for avoiding loneliness. The design of the built environment has a key role to play in enabling - or frustrating - mobility.
Dr Cinderby added: “The results of the survey will be used to make recommendations on solutions relevant not just for older people - but a range of people - to make York a place that promotes mobility throughout someone’s life.”
“By talking to residents and finding out what works and what doesn’t work we are acquiring evidence that could influence policymakers in the future.”
The project is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Further information:
- www.york.ac.uk/co-motion or email: co-motion@york.ac.uk or telephone 01904 321486
- www.york.ac.uk/sei/
Explore more news
New butterfly species created 200,000 years ago by two species interbreeding
Thursday 18 April 2024
Children in the North at greater risk of entering care
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Boreal forest and tundra regions worst hit over next 500 years of climate change, study shows
Monday 8 April 2024
Researchers developing ultra-sensitive blood test with potential to revolutionise diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Thursday 4 April 2024
Attitudes to being an adult are shifting as traditional milestones become out of reach, new study finds
Wednesday 27 March 2024