This guide is meant to help Michigan’s aging drivers, their families and caregivers learn how to balance aging, safety and mobility.
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Michigan’s Guide for Aging Drivers and Their Families — Michigan (08/01/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationDriving and Alternatives: Older Drivers in Michigan — Michigan (01/01/2003)
Source: Professional AssociationThis paper shows the results of a statewide telephone conducted in Michigan of drivers and former drivers ages 65 and older on their transportation mode choices and whether they planned for when they could no longer drive.
Massachusetts: Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets in Boston — Massachusetts (08/01/2000)
Source: Local ProgramThe city of Boston published its plan to improve pedestrian safety in residential areas.
Age-Friendly Walking — Massachusetts
Source: Professional AssociationAge-Friendly Walking is a framework for planning and building cities and towns that are walkable for people of all ages. Walkability is key to ensuring that older adults can age in community, access goods and services and maintain health.
Medical standards for passenger (Class D) and motorcycle (Class M) driver's licenses — Massachusetts
Source: State Agency/ProgramLearn about the Registry of Motor Vehicles' current medical policies relating to passenger vehicle and motorcycle driver's licenses.
Cycling Survey Databook 2020 — Massachusetts
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is a detailed look cycle today and what they anticipate as they age.
Assisting Aging Drivers During and After Their Decision to Retire from Driving — Michigan
Source: State Agency/ProgramResource page that provides links to other pages related to older driver safety