The city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
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Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramPhysicians Reporting form — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis form is provided for use by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to report an individual whose driving ability may be affected due to some physical or mental health.
Indiana: Senior Driver and Mobility Services — Indiana
Source: For Profit OrganizationLocated in Indiana, Senior Driving was started to provide transportation services to seniors to help them remain independent and safe.
Alternative Transportation for Seniors — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationHere is a look at senior drivers, key services available to seniors who no longer drive, what to know about them and how to get rides for seniors.
Older Drivers Safety OHIO — Ohio
Source: State Agency/ProgramTo prevent these crashes, Ohio has state and local programs and resources that can help older adopt strategies to stay safe on the road, as well as find alternatives to driving if they can no longer do so safety.
Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLifespan Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults page provides helpful tip and resources on how to stay safe when you are out and about.
Senior Driving — National
Source: Professional AssociationEvaluating driving ability early and understanding mind and body changes can give older drivers the tools necessary to drive safer for longer. Visit AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to learn more.
Senior Center Presentation — National
Source: Professional AssociationChORUS developed a presentation slide deck that you can use to present to older adults to promote older driver safety in your community.
Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) — National
Source: State Agency/ProgramVA’s Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) offers Veterans many travel solutions to and from their VA health care facilities. This program offers these services at little or no costs to eligible Veterans.
Law Enforcement — North Carolina
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationLaw enforcement officers play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of older drivers. Ncseniordriver.org/ provides resources on how law enforcement can better understand how to interact with older drivers in their community.