One aspect of retirement planning that is often forgotten is transportation considerations. Without an ability to get around town, retirees can become isolated and have difficulty running errands often taken for granted, such as going to the grocery store or the doctor. Transportation can become a problem for retirees as driving becomes difficult. In highly populated areas where public transportation is often relied on, retirees can begin to find the mile walk to the nearest bus or subway stop difficult. Planning for this difficulty can include creating a network of friends and family willing to take turns with rides, researching if a transportation program for older individuals exists in an area, or relocating to an area where transportation is not as difficult.
See Harriet Edleson , When Planning for Retirement, Consider Transportation, The New York Times, Oct. 17, 2014.
