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  1. Older Drivers and Pedestrians Special Rule — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act created a new Special Rule for older drivers and pedestrians under 23 USC 148(g)(2),  which was cont. under the FAST Act. 

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  2. Mature Pedestrians — National 

    Source: For Profit Organization

    The FHA has made many strides to increase pedestrian safety. Click here to learn how you can be safer when you are out and about. 

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  3. Bicycle safety for older adults — National 

    Source: Expert

    Some people even use their bicycles to commute to work, go to the grocery store, or visit friends and family. When you’re out and about on your bike, it’s essential to know how to be safe.

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  4. National Pedestrian Safety Month 2022 — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    During October’s National Pedestrian Safety Month the (U.S. DOT), (NHTSA) is strengthening its efforts to improve safety for vulnerable road users by providing this suite of free resources. 

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  5. DrandDriver for Law Enforcement — National 

    Source: Expert

    With the number of seniors dramatically increasing each year, any professional who works in law enforcement – from judges to police officers – needs to be prepared with resources and tools that keep older drivers safe.
     

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  6. Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Lifespan Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults page provides helpful tip and resources on how to stay safe when you are out and about. 

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  7. GrandDriver for Healthcare Providers — National 

    Source: Expert

    "As healthcare providers know, a patient’s wellbeing goes beyond the physician’s office. With more than 15,000 senior driver-related crashes on Virginia roads, talk to your patients about the impacts of age-related change on one’s driving ability.

    As a trusted source to your patients, you can empower them to use the tools they need to stay safe and independent on the road."
     

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  8. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults North Carolina — North Carolina 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in North Carolina, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.

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  9. Older American Safety Programs   — New Jersey 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Avenues in Motion, in association with other national, state, and local partners offer a series of traffic safety presentations and programs to help keep older drivers and pedestrians safe. This presentation can be done on zoom.

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  10. Differences in the Assessment of Safe and Risky Driving Behaviors: Pedestrians Versus Drivers — National 

    Source: Expert

    The aim of this study was to assess how frequently participants perceive that drivers perform safe and risky road behaviors through drivers’ self-reported behavior and pedestrians and other drivers’ external perceptions.

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