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  1. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/13/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that conducts technical research related to surface transportation, provides key data related to older driver safety and discusses strategies for improving safety.

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  2. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, and details a number of strategies for designing safer roads for seniors. 

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  3. Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.

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  4. Top 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers — National (02/22/2018)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Senior drivers and others with limited mobility need a car that’s easy to get into and out of, with controls that are easy to reach and intuitive to use.

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  5. Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence — National (01/22/2018)

    Source: News

    This booklet provides action steps and resources for those making the decision about whether to continue driving.

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  6. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Dec. 4-8, 2017 — National (12/08/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

     AOTA's Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 4–8, 2017, aims to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensuring older adults remain active in the community

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  7. Addressing Citizen Requests for Traffic Safety Concerns — Minnesota (12/01/2017)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    Sponsored by MNDOT, this guidebook supports local agency staff who are engaging with members of the public who have brought forth community traffic safety concerns. 

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  8. Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility — National (11/03/2017)

    Source: State Agency/Program

     The document will help those who encounter older adults with limited mobility, and will help them with communicating potential solutions to preserve and extend safe, independent transportation options for older persons.

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  9. 7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer — Virginia (10/14/2017)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    the number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce an older adult's control behind the wheel. 

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  10. Can Your Older Patients Drive Safely? — National (09/01/2017)

    Source: Local Program

    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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