Whether you are stepping out to exercise, run errands, or both, make sure you maintain your safety while enjoying the health benefits of walking.
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Stepping Out as an Older Adult - Be Healthy, Walk Safely — National
Source: US Department of TransportationGetting to the Curb — National
Source: Local ProgramA guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians
Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Safer Streets Priority Finder — National
Source: Local ProgramThis site enables you to analyze this risk to vulnerable road users (bicyclists and pedestrians on your community roads.)
Data Visualization Tool Fatality Analysis Reporting System — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNational Center of Statistical Analysis presents data on vulnerable road users involved in fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes. This visual includes dashboards with information on fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes and fatalities.
Cycling Survey Databook 2020 — Massachusetts
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is a detailed look cycle today and what they anticipate as they age.
Share the Road: It's Everyone's Responsibility — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA's Share the Road; Its Everyone Responsibility: Share the road tips for Drivers, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians.
Traffic Safety Fact - Pedestrian- 2019 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
Walking: Tips on How to Use Transportation Options in Florida — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramWalking is a popular physical activity for all ages that can also serve as a useful transportation option to help maintain mobility and independence.
Tribal Transit — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis resource includes training and technical assistance specifically geared towards tribal transit managers, operators, and riders