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  1. Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility — National (04/01/2024)

    Source: Expert

    Review the second edition of the Transportation Research Circular: Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders of Older Adult Mobility. 

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  2. How to Use ODSAW Material 2023 — National (11/09/2023)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization
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  3. Vehicle Technology Preferences Among Mature Drivers — National (03/16/2020)

    Source: Professional Association

    The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab surveyed drivers age 50 and older about vehicle safety technologies, car buying and driving behavior, and self-driving cars.

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  4. Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans — National (03/01/2018)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This report from TRIP, and details a number of strategies for designing safer roads for seniors. 

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  5. How to start a conversation on driving, mobility and aging — National (05/01/2017)

    Source: University

    This book was designed as part of a Department of Design course at The Ohio State University in the Spring of 2017. The project was a blend of graduates and residents at the Ohio Living Westminsterthurber community center. 

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  6. Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population — National (06/01/2014)

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    This 3rd Edition of FHWA's popular resource for selecting proven crash countermeasures that protect older adults covers 51 treatment options, their rationale for including items and a guide for selecting projects using the Handbook.

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  7. NCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)

    Source: Expert

    This report of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program/Transportation Research Board provides a comprehensive guide to reducing crashes involving older drivers, and details effective engineering solutions and relative costs.

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  8. Transportation and Aging: A Research Agenda for Advancing Safe Mobility — National (10/01/2007)

    Source: Expert

    This paper was done to detail important research needs in various areas on the subject of driver safety and mobility for seniors.

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  9. Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Recently, there has been increased interest in applying falls prevention interventions to public transportation. The programs and professionals listed below may be useful resources to help you evaluate fall risks

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  10. Tip Sheet: Becoming A Non-Driver? Find Alternate Transportation Options — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The HealthinAging.org tip sheet helps older drivers create an alternative transportation solution to maintain their independence. 

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