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Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource For Rural Communities — National (07/01/2024)
Source: US Department of TransportationTaxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility — National (04/01/2024)
Source: ExpertReview the second edition of the Transportation Research Circular: Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults: Summary Chart — National (08/21/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationA summary chart of state-based information on programs supporting older drivers in several states, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
My State Info Traffic Safety Programs for Older Adults Alaska — Alaska (06/17/2023)
Source: State Agency/ProgramState-based information on programs supporting older drivers in Alaska, including successful strategies, alternate transportation, and funding sources.
Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices — National (01/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationAs state-level agencies charged with providing information and programs on behavioral traffic safety, SHSOs are a logical place to develop a more extensive older driver safety program
Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)
Source: For Profit OrganizationThe 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"
Equity In Transportation; How Do We Get There? | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/07/2022)
Source: ExpertThe Georgia Department of Public Health's 55+ Driver Safety Program hosted a series of presentations focused on aging road users. Here is a presentation recording of Equity in Transportation; How Do We Get There?
Maryland: The Senior Connection of Montgomery County — Maryland (01/01/2020)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis non-profit organization in Montgomery County, Maryland provides free rides to seniors and persons with disabilities, with service provided by hundreds of volunteers.
Rural Older Drivers: — National (11/01/2019)
Source: State Agency/ProgramRural driving is more than twice as dangerous as urban driving (for all age groups). The traffic fatality rate in rural areas are much higher than urban areas.
Development and Pilot Testing of the Driving Check-Up: Expanding the Continuum of Services Available to Assist Older Drivers — National (05/18/2018)
Source: ExpertThis report describes the development and initial pilot testing of the Driving Check-Up, a model program for a driving-school evaluation of driving knowledge and skills for older adults.