Older adults are over represented among pedestrian fatalities in the U.S., prompting designers and planners to improve crosswalks for vulnerable pedestrians. The resource includes information about pedestrian refuge islands, Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs), raised crosswalks, and other countermeasures to improve pedestrian crossing safety.
In this special investigation report, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) examines pedestrian safety in the United States and recommends actions to help prevent pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
This Older Americans Month, the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) is taking the opportunity to shine a light on an often overlooked but crucial component of promoting safety and independence: roadway design.
Walk this Way (Run DMC w/Aerosmith) – While I can’t remember when or why it started, I am a walker. Do I walk for the exercise and because of the push to get 10,000 steps? Do I walk and hike just for the pleasure of exploring my surroundings? Do I walk to run errands and get out in the community to be greener and avoid driving as much? Actually, it is for all of these reasons.
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.
January 22 – 28 is National Passenger Safety Week. Started by two organizations, We Save Lives and The National Road Safety Foundation, the awareness campaign highlights the collective responsibility we share as passengers to help ensure our well-being on the road.
Roadway environment, vehicle type, and design, weather, and road user behavior contribute to pedestrian crashes. Learn more about how you can help with pedestrian safety.
Pedestrian bystander animation video by NHTSA.