In many areas of the world, driving is an essential part f life and, for reasons of comfort, convenience, and security, remains the primary mode of transportation among older adults.
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Can Your Older Patients Drive Safely? — National (09/01/2017)
Source: Local ProgramIdentifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers (30 Minute Shift Change) — National (01/01/2017)
Source: Local ProgramIdentifying and Referring Cognitively Impaired Drivers is an abbreviated version of the two-hour course, “Law Enforcement’s Role in Older Driver Safety”.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities — Pennsylvania (11/10/2015)
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities.
Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)
Source: Local ProgramThe 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.
Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
Florida: Tampa Bay's Go Hart Public Transportation — Florida
Source: Local ProgramWhat's new, what's happening, and what's to come in Tampa Bay public transportation.
Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog — Virginia
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.
Illinois: The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Blog — Illinois
Source: Local ProgramThe Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Mass Transit District blog.
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.)
Getting to the Curb — National
Source: Local ProgramA guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians