Recently, there has been increased interest in applying falls prevention interventions to public transportation. The programs and professionals listed below may be useful resources to help you evaluate fall risks
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Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMedication Effects That May Impair Driving Ability — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMedscape here to talk about medicines, whether they are prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC), legal, or illegal, that have the potential to impair driving performance.
National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP) — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationNational RTAP promotes the safe and effective delivery of public transportation services in rural and tribal areas and facilitates the more efficient use of public transportation resources.
Carfit Virtual Workshops & Focus Sessions — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis workshop can help improve your fit in your personal vehicle. How getting the proper fit in your vehicle may increase your safety and the safety of others on the road. It is a FREE, 90-minute workshop.
Emergency Medicine and Trauma Specialist's Quick Guide for Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers — National
Source: Professional AssociationThis quick guide is the product of a cooperative agreement between the American Geriatrics Society and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was developed in collaboration with the EAST.
Pedestrian Safety Training for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis training is an interactive, computer-based program to help law enforcement officers understand the factors associated with pedestrian crashes, develop meaningful countermeasures and enforcement strategies.
Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers Overview — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis includes selection and highlights from the Clinicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Road Users.
Aging Road User Program Management Course (Virtual Live Training) — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn the skills to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program. Individuals involved with aging road user safety have needs that are not met in other courses. This course is 4 hours of training in a 1 day period
Pedestrian Safety for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis engaging and interactive course was designed with the direct involvement of law enforcement officers to broaden your knowledge of pedestrian safety and to help reduce crashes that involve pedestrians in your community.
Bicycle Safety for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBy the end of this training, you will have a better understanding of the components of bicycle involved crashes, crash scene investigation and reporting, and ways to partner with your community to promote bicycle safety.