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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A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)
Source: State Agency/ProgramDriving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)
Source: UniversityThe Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.
Providing Options to Rural Older Adults — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFor older adults living in rural communities, the challenge of aging in place is often magnified. What specific programs and policies have proven successful and could be replicated?
Transportation Coordination: A Lifeline for Rural Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationTACL includes learning modules, case studies, webinars, how-to’s and many other resources to help organizations work together to establish and manage coordinated transportation programs.
Florida: Tampa Bay's Go Hart Public Transportation — Florida
Source: Local ProgramWhat's new, what's happening, and what's to come in Tampa Bay public transportation.
Virginia: Arlington's Transit Blog — Virginia
Source: Local ProgramA blog for Arlington, Virginia’s transit, ART.
Watching Out for Senior Walkers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationA workshop, created by NHTSA, was held in various cities to educate local transportation engineers, law enforcement officers, elected officials and others on senior pedestrian safety.
Illinois: The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Blog — Illinois
Source: Local ProgramThe Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Mass Transit District blog.
Utah: Ride UTA — Utah
Source: State Agency/ProgramA blog for Utah’s Transit Authority.
National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP) — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationNational RTAP promotes the safe and effective delivery of public transportation services in rural and tribal areas and facilitates the more efficient use of public transportation resources.