Small Urban and Rural Center on Mobility

Transportation Glossary
Term Description

Elderly

People who are age 60 and over (according to the Older American's Act). Elderly, by FTA regulations, is to "at a minimum, include all persons 65 years of age or over." FTA grantees are permitted to use a definition which extends this fare to younger (e.g., 60 and over, or 62 and over) persons.