I think that it is important to stress the need for Seniors who are relocating to pay close attention to factors related to transportation when considering a move.
For example, just because a residential address contains the city name as part of the street address, it does not necessarily mean that the residence is inside city limits. Addresses are designated by the post office, while the county/parish/city planner and city council normally determines how the lines are drawn. An address in Shreveport, Louisiana, does not automatically mean that the residence is located inside the "shreveport" city limits.
Seniors need to be aware, and ask if the address is inside the service area of local public transit services before making these kinds of decsions.
Another factor that has already been brought up on other "idea" threads is to LOOK at the accessibility features of the surroundings before you decide to sign a lease or purchase a home. Are their sidewalks, curb cuts/ramps to safely transition from one block to the next. Are there traffic controlls and cross walks to safely access the inbound and outbound bus routes? How far is it to the bus stop?
From my experience, It is not uncommon for Seniors, and people with disabilities, who are relocating to overlook these factors and more, before making decsions and securing permanent housing.
There are numerous social service agencies in most cities, that can assist with this type of planning for those that may not have the resources themselves.
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The archive of the webinar "Ride or Relocate: Transportation and Housing Options for Senior Adults" may be useful.
http://www.surtc.org/training/2011-08_riderelocate.php
It was sponsored by the Small Urban & Rural Transit Center, the National Center on Senior Transportation, the Community Transportation Association of America, and the Community Transportation Assistance Program.