Illinois
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Illinois
State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Illinois, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State provides links and resources around bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Bike Safety Tips for Older Adults
The goal of the Ride Illinois Safety Program is to make bike education courses and resources accessible to adults and children across Illinois. This webinar is tailored to older adults and being safe while biking.
Illinois Statistics
For every 100,000 licensed drivers over the age of 65 in Illinois, 12.2% were involved in fatal crashes in 2021. To see more state-specific statistics, visit the NHTSA 2021 Traffic Safety Fact sheet.
Illinois: The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Blog
The Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Mass Transit District blog.
Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers
This report shows the impact in Illinois when the driver's license renewal length shortened from 4 to 2 years for those ages 81-86 and 1 year for those ages 87 and up.
Illinois: Cyber Drive - Services for Seniors
The Secretary of State for Illinois's office has a website, Cyber Drive Illinois, that was created to disseminate information regarding obtaining a driver’s license and license plates and to promote safety on the state’s roads.
Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report
The city of Chicago published its 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis Summary Report which includes information on pedestrian activity and efforts to improve safety on its streets.
Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD)
The Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) provides public transportation on 17 daytime fixed routes throughout the Springfield, Illinois area.