Like younger generations, people age 50 or older are choosing to ride a bike or slip into comfortable footwear for exercise as well as for commuting to work and running errands.
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Bicycling and Walking by Older Adults — National
Source: ExpertPedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAging and Disability Transportation Overview — National
Source: ExpertTo ensure that community transportation services are available to everyone, particular attention should be paid to the needs and preferences of older adults and people with disabilities.
Mature Pedestrians — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe FHA has made many strides to increase pedestrian safety. Click here to learn how you can be safer when you are out and about.
Bicycle safety for older adults — National
Source: ExpertSome people even use their bicycles to commute to work, go to the grocery store, or visit friends and family. When you’re out and about on your bike, it’s essential to know how to be safe.
Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults — National
Source: Professional AssociationLifespan Pedestrian Safety in Older Adults page provides helpful tip and resources on how to stay safe when you are out and about.
Taking Action on Pedestrian Safety — New York
Source: State Agency/ProgramThe New York State DOTH teamed up with the GTSC on a first-of-its-kind pedestrian safety campaign in NY state. The state continues to invest in critical three E of pedestrian safety.
Older American Safety Programs — New Jersey
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationAvenues in Motion, in association with other national, state, and local partners offer a series of traffic safety presentations and programs to help keep older drivers and pedestrians safe. This presentation can be done on zoom.
Differences in the Assessment of Safe and Risky Driving Behaviors: Pedestrians Versus Drivers — National
Source: ExpertThe aim of this study was to assess how frequently participants perceive that drivers perform safe and risky road behaviors through drivers’ self-reported behavior and pedestrians and other drivers’ external perceptions.