Wrong Way Driving - Roadway Safety
The Safe Mobility for Life Coalition’s Roadway Safety Series includes short 30-second videos that stakeholders can use to educate Floridians about what to do when encountering new situations on the road.
Driver Education
You hold the keys to your transportation
This tip card addresses the keys to achieving safe mobility for life and directs you to specific transportation resources.
Older Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021
For the purposes of this fact sheet, the term “older”—in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants—refers to people 65 and older.
Most Older Drivers are Safe Drivers
Most Older drivers, or people over 65, are very safe drivers. There are ways we can stay safe on the roads as we get older.
Keeping Our Older Drivers Safe on the Road
Learn about how to our older drivers safety on the road by reading the NHTSA older page.
Free Senior Transportation Options
In this brief article, we will describe these transit alternatives for seniors. It offers a broad range of possibilities, including low-cost, publicly funded, accessible, and private choices.
5 alternative transportation options for seniors who are no longer driving
Curious about transportation for seniors? These five options will help older adults who no longer drive get around safely.
Transportation for Seniors (Seniorliving.org)
Senior Living provided a quick guide around alternative transportation. Some examples include public transportation, paratransit programs, volunteer services, and senior shuttles.
Think About It
It’s January and the start of a new year. It’s a good time for new beginnings. It’s also a time when we typically take stock of where we are and what we want in the coming year. My song for this month is “Think” by Aretha Franklin and my ask is that you think about planning for your transportation future. I know it sounds boring, but think about it: at a certain age we all start thinking about financial planning and medical directives. We face the fact that we need to take control of our future and plan for the road ahead.
Winter Driving Tips
Winter can be a time filled with family, friends and food. However, winter weather may make it more complicated to get out of the house, especially when you’re the one driving. Snow, ice, sleet and cold temperatures create new challenges for older drivers. Older drivers who rely on their own vehicle for transportation are probably well aware that driving in winter weather requires additional safety measures and extra care. The Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety has rounded up a few winter safety tips to share.