NHTSA bikeability checklist provides tips for bikers on how to stay safe in their community.
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Bikeability Checklist — National
Source: US Department of TransportationPedestrian Bicycle Safety Resources for Older Americans Month — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe Safer Streets Priority Finder — National
Source: Local ProgramThis site enables you to analyze this risk to vulnerable road users (bicyclists and pedestrians on your community roads.)
NHTSA Bicycle Safety Page — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicycle Safety Page raises awareness of the dangers of being a bicyclist and provides tips to keep bicyclists safe.
Cycling Survey Databook 2020 — Massachusetts
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis is a detailed look cycle today and what they anticipate as they age.
Florida: Safe Mobility for Life Coalition Safety and Mobility Resources — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramThis statewide coalition is led by the Florida Department of Transportation in partnership with the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy at Florida State University.
Bicycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicyclists are not safeguarded by occupant protection measures found in passenger vehicles and face comparatively high exposure to injury risk in crashes on the roadways. Learn more about bicycle safety with NHTSA Countermeasures.
Older Adults Perceptions of Self- Driving Ride Hailing Services PDF — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis research is of interest to older adults, their families, and those who provide health and social services because older adults outlive their decision to stop driving by about 10 years.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.
Adapted Vehicles — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Adults can often drive safely by making modifications or adding adaptive equipment to their vehicles to meet their specific needs.