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 ProgramDriving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityThe Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
Safe Driving and the Older Adult — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationWhen we think about older adults, the average person's mind drifts to the historical visions of nursing homes, wheelchairs, and gray hair but no more. The face of the older American is changing.
Pedestrian Safety Resources — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationSafe Mobility for Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAs we age, changes may impact our ability to drive safely. ChORUS resources can help you be a safer driver and plan for the road ahead.
Older Driver Safety Questions and Answers — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationBelow are some commonly asked questions and answers to help when responding to questions from older adults, their family members, and caregivers. Each question has resources that can be found by using the QR code.
Aggressive Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationAggressive driving is extremely common among U.S drivers. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's 2019 data, nearly 805 drivers expressed significant anger, aggression, or road rage behind the wheel.
Law Enforcement Cards — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPocket Cards for Law Enforcement to help determine if a person is lost or confused
ChORUS Law Enforcement Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMedical Review Unit — New Jersey
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe Motor Vehicle Commission Medical Review unit is responsible for identifying high-risk drivers and taking appropriate administrative action when medical or physical conditions may compromise a driver's ability.