The 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"
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Guidelines for Older Driver Safety for State & Local Roadways | Raging Aging Symposium — National (01/10/2022)
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Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population — National (06/01/2014)
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NCHRP Vol. 9 Report 500 — National (04/08/2009)
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Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety studied the walking speed of older pedestrians, and suggested ways to improve signal timing to improve safety while not increasing congestion.
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A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis pocket guide helps transportation professionals consider the needs of an aging population and covers three key areas -- intersections/interchanges, curves, and temporary traffic control situations (e.g., workzones).
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