... person wants, being informed about travel options, knowing how to use them, being able to use them, and having the means to pay for them” (Suen & Sen, 2004). 5 The increasing pressures on ... the desired extension of heavy rail lines, and increasing highway congestion in the eastern part of the county. The county has cities such as Richmond and Martinez, with industrial histories; ... in particular, having a low income, being female, and living alone are correlated. Elderly women outnumber elderly men 20.6 million to 14.4 million. The proportion of people living alone increases...