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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Driving and Alternatives: Older Drivers in Michigan — Michigan (01/01/2003)

    Source: Professional Association

    This paper shows the results of a statewide telephone conducted in Michigan of drivers and former drivers ages 65 and older on their transportation mode choices and whether they planned for when they could no longer drive.

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  4. Evaluating the Impact of Passengers on the Safety of Older Drivers — Kentucky (01/01/2003)

    Source: Professional Association

    Overall, the presence of two or more passengers was found to negatively impact the probability that drivers 75 years of age or older were at fault in crashes.

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  5. The SIMARD Screening Tool to Identify Unfit Drivers. Are We There Now? — National (03/15/2001)

    Source: Expert

    Dobbs and Schopflocher published an article in which they introduced a tool to identify people who are unfit to drive because of cognitive impairment.

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  6. Effectiveness of Pretensioners And Load Limiters for Enhancing Fatality Reduction By Seat Belts — National (11/01/2000)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    NHTSA’s Technical Report Documentation on the effectiveness of pretensioners and load limiters for enhancing fatality reduction by seat belts.

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  7. Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.

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  8. Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)

    Source: Local Program

    The city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.

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  9. Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)

    Source: University

    The 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.

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  10. The Older Adult Driver — National (01/01/2000)

    Source: Expert

     Knowing a senior driver’s driving history, medication, possible medical and physiological issues are all topics that are covered, as well as, additional measures that should be taken to prevent injury while driving.

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