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  1. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Illinois — Illinois (06/17/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Illinois, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  2. Bike Safety Tips for Older Adults — Illinois (09/28/2021)

    Source: Expert

    The goal of the Ride Illinois Safety Program is to make bike education courses and resources accessible to adults and children across Illinois. This webinar is tailored to older adults and being safe while biking. 

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  3. Senior Pedestrian Safety — Washington (09/15/2020)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    The Pinehurst Seattle website lists several tips for senior pedestrians. 

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  4. Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program — Colorado (05/01/2016)

    Source: News

    Pitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.

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  5. Husband Goes Missing in Car CO — Colorado (05/31/2013)

    Source: Professional Association

    Techniques for interviewing caregivers and search and rescue when someone with dementia goes missing by car.

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  6. Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)

    Source: Local Program

    The city of Chicago published its 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis Summary Report which includes information on pedestrian activity and efforts to improve safety on its streets.

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  7. Colorado: Survey Finds Aging Drivers Support Mandatory Retesting to Get License — Colorado (05/25/2011)

    Source: News

    The Denver Post published an article on aging drivers and their support for mandatory retesting to renew driver’s licenses. It also states that In Colorado, drivers over the age of 65 must renew their license by mail.

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  8. Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    This report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.

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  9. Illinois: Cyber Drive - Services for Seniors — Illinois 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    The Secretary of State for Illinois's office has a website, Cyber Drive Illinois, that was created to disseminate information regarding obtaining a driver’s license and license plates and to promote safety on the state’s roads.

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  10. Illinois: The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Blog — Illinois 

    Source: Local Program

    The Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Mass Transit District blog.

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