Pedestrian Safety

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. 

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.

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.

This paper presents a framework for improving older pedestrian safety in regard to serious (fatal and incapacitating) crashes, using Oregon as a case study.

U.S News wrote an article on ways to make roads safer for older pedestrians. 

Read these bicycle safety tips for seniors to make bike riding a safer - and more enjoyable experience.

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

In this NIH article it explores factors that could explain why older adults are more at risk at the road side. 

During this webinar, panelists shared new research into the issue of darkness and its role as a contributing factor for pedestrian crashes, as well as guidance for improving lighting and visibility.

A study finds that Black and Hispanic Americans have higher traffic fatality rates per mile traveled than White Americans across the transportation system.