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  1. ODSAW 2023 Talking Points — National (11/09/2023)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

  2. Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)

    Source: For Profit Organization

    The Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is the presentation recording of "Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways"

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  3. Transport and Mobility Needs for an Ageing Society from a Policy Perspective: Review and Implications — National (11/18/2021)

    Source: Professional Association

    This document discusses the challenges countries face in adapting their health and social systems to meet the mobility needs of the aging population. 

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  4. Grant Awarded to Help Highway Safety Initiatives Across N.C — North Carolina (11/03/2021)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    More than $18 million in grants is being awarded to support state and local transportation safety initiatives, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announced.

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  5. Ohio’s Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety for Aging Citizens — Ohio (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This article from the ITE Journal discusses how the Ohio Department of Transportation has collaborated with occupational therapists to develop a comprehensive approach to older driver safety.

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  6. Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population — National (06/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This 3rd Edition of FHWA's popular resource for selecting proven crash countermeasures that protect older adults covers 51 treatment options, including their rationale for inclusion and a guide for selecting projects using the Handbook.

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  7. Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video explores how the Delaware Department of Transportation has successfully improved safety for all road users by focusing on the needs of older drivers. Many of the successful strategies highlighted could be replicated elsewhere.

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  8. NCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)

    Source: Expert

    This report of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program/Transportation Research Board provides a comprehensive guide to reducing crashes involving older drivers, and details effective engineering solutions and relative costs.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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