National Transit Database

The tool that is used to measure healthy aging in relation to public transportation is the National Transit Database. This database collects information on a variety of topics related to public transportation, including ridership, funding, and infrastructure. The database is maintained by the Federal Transit Administration, and it is available to the public.
The National Transit Database can be used to study the relationship between public transportation and healthy aging. The database includes data on the number of elderly individuals who use public transportation, as well as data on those who live in areas with access to public transportation. The database also includes data on the amount of funding that is provided to public transportation systems for senior services.

This tool will help achieve the goal of the following objectives

Less Contamination
Less Emissions
Less Traffic Noise
Connectivity and Inclusion
Healthy Destinations
Less Traffic Violence
Active Transportation
Green Space

Estimation Technique

The tool calculates and records the number of elderly individuals who make use of the public transportation and live in areas with access to public transportation. The results can indicate if there has been improvements in how older adults are able to access to healthcare and public transportation since the implemenation of various strategies.