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  1. Pedestrian Safety — National (09/25/2024)

    Source: Expert

    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. 

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  2. Resources for Pedestrian and Bike Safety — National (11/13/2023)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  3. Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way — National (08/08/2023)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The (Access Board or Board) issues its final rule that provides minimum guidelines for the accessibility of pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. 

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  4. Changes to street crossings could make roads safer for elderly pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    To improve pedestrian safety at street crossings, researchers called for changes to improve visibility and illumination, to increase the use of left-turn traffic signals and shorten crossing distances. 

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  5. 3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians — National (07/22/2022)

    Source: News

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

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  6. Disparities in Activity and Traffic Fatalities by Race/Ethnicity — National (06/07/2022)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

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

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  7. Systemic Opportunities to Improve Older Pedestrian Safety: Merging Crash Data Analysis and a Stakeholder Workshop — Oregon (05/10/2022)

    Source: Professional Association

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

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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