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  1. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Illinois — Illinois (06/17/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Illinois, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  2. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Wisconsin — Wisconsin (06/17/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Wisconsin, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  3. My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Wisconsin — Wisconsin (06/17/2023)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    State-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Wisconsin, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources. 

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  4. Bike Safety Tips for Older Adults — Illinois (09/28/2021)

    Source: Expert

    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. 

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  5. Illinois: City of Chicago 2011 Pedestrian Crash Analysis – Summary Report — Illinois (12/01/2011)

    Source: Local Program

    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.

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  6. Connecticut: Elderly Driving Restrictions and Mandatory Testing Requirements — Connecticut (11/22/2005)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This OLR Research Report conducted by Associate Legislative Attorney, Janet L. Kaminski, details Connecticut’s laws regarding license renewal, which at the 2005 there were no special requirements that only applied to elderly residents. 

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  7. Consequences of Driving Cessation Decreased Out-of-Home Activity Levels — Connecticut (11/01/2000)

    Source: Professional Association

    This study shows how out-of-home activity decreased in seniors once they stopped driving.

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  8. Confidence In, and Self-rating Of, Driving Ability Among Older Drivers — Connecticut (05/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    Active drivers in a representative cohort of older individuals age 77 years and older in New Haven, Connecticut were interviewed. 

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  9. Illinois: Impact from Changes in IL Drivers License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers — Illinois (01/01/1998)

    Source: Expert

    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.

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  10. Illinois: Cyber Drive - Services for Seniors — Illinois 

    Source: State Agency/Program

    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.

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