WANG Zexia, ZHANG Xiaoming, LIAO Shunyi, WU Yunjing

　　Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong, China

　　【Abstract】 Creating a senior-friendly transportation environment is of great significance to the planning of all-age-friendly cities and communities. Taking Guangzhou as an example, this paper analyzes the spatial distribution and travel behaviors of the elderly by conducting both qualitative and quantitative analysis using mobile location data, demographic data, and facility satisfaction data. The results show that Yuexiu District, Liwan District, and Haizhu District have the highest proportion of the elderly and the strongest demand for senior-friendly facilities, but the accessible transportation facilities are not aligned well with the travel demand of the elderly. Based on the analysis of the travel behaviors of the elderly, the paper discusses senior-friendly transportation countermeasures and the layout of accessible transportation facilities in urban public spaces and community-based living circles. The paper proposes an integrated “door-to-door” design strategy, providing a forward-thinking approach to senior-friendly transportation planning amid regular pandemic prevention and control measures.

　　【Keywords】 all-age-friendly city; travel behavior; living space for the elderly; senior-friendly transportation; Guangzhou

　　【DOI】 10.13813/j.cn11-5141/u.2022.0025-en