Like younger generations, people age 50 or older are choosing to ride a bike or slip into comfortable footwear for exercise as well as for commuting to work and running errands.
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Bicycling and Walking by Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertNHTSA Bicycle Safety Page — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicycle Safety Page raises awareness of the dangers of being a bicyclist and provides tips to keep bicyclists safe.
The 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.)
Bikeability Checklist — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBikeChecklist is a checklist to rate your neighborhood's bikeability.
Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationGetting to the Curb — National
Source: Local ProgramA guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians
Bikeability Checklist — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA bikeability checklist provides tips for bikers on how to stay safe in their community.
Bicycle Safety Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAging and Disability Transportation Overview — National
Source: ExpertTo ensure that community transportation services are available to everyone, particular attention should be paid to the needs and preferences of older adults and people with disabilities.
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.