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  1. NCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)

    Source: Expert

    This report of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program/Transportation Research Board provides a comprehensive guide to reducing crashes involving older drivers, and details effective engineering solutions and relative costs.

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  2. Pedestrian Signal Safety for Older Persons — National (06/01/2003)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.

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  3. A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This pocket guide helps transportation professionals consider the needs of an aging population and covers three key areas -- intersections/interchanges, curves, and temporary traffic control situations (e.g., workzones).

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  4. Traffic Safety Fact - Pedestrian- 2019 — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.

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  5. NHTSA Bicycle Safety Page — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Bicycle Safety Page raises awareness of the dangers of being a bicyclist and provides tips to keep bicyclists safe. 

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  6. Share the Road: It's Everyone's Responsibility — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA's Share the Road; Its Everyone Responsibility: Share the road tips for Drivers, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians. 

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  7. Bicycling and Walking by Older Adults — National 

    Source: Expert

    Like younger generations, people age 50 or older are choosing to ride a bike or slip into comfortable footwear for exercise as well as for commuting to work and running errands.

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  8. The Safer Streets Priority Finder — National 

    Source: Local Program

    This site enables you to analyze this risk to vulnerable road users (bicyclists and pedestrians on your community roads.)

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  9. Bikeability Checklist — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    BikeChecklist is a checklist to rate your neighborhood's bikeability. 

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  10. Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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