In this NIH article it explores factors that could explain why older adults are more at risk at the road side.
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Why Are Older Adults More at Risk as Pedestrians? A Systematic Review — National (02/08/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationHow to Use Rideshare Apps — National (02/01/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLearn to use a rideshare app to help cut down on your driving.
Older Drivers and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems — National (12/01/2020)
Source: ExpertThis research brief describes the efforts to address questions on driver perception of and learning methods for advanced driver assistance systems using data from AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (AAA LongROAD) studies.
Pedestrian Bystander Care Animation — National (09/29/2020)
Source: US Department of TransportationPedestrian bystander animation video by NHTSA.
Texas: Denton County's Transit Blog Hop on Board — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationA transit blog for Denton County, North Texas transportation.
Tennessee: Senior Safety Program — Tennessee (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationTennessee’s Traffic Safety website offers information for senior drivers and links to senior driver public transportation throughout the state.
Texas: Capital MetroBlog — Texas (09/16/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationCaptial MetroBlog is published by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas.
Senior Pedestrian Safety — Washington (09/15/2020)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe Pinehurst Seattle website lists several tips for senior pedestrians.
Rides In Sight — National (09/14/2020)
Source: Professional AssociationRides in Sight provides a national database to search for transportation options available to seniors anywhere in the U.S.