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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Keeping Delaware Drivers Safe and Mobile — Delaware (04/16/2014)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    This video explores how the Delaware Department of Transportation has successfully improved safety for all road users by focusing on the needs of older drivers. Many of the successful strategies highlighted could be replicated elsewhere.

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  4. Seniors Take Pedestrian Safety Into Their Own Hands — New York (07/25/2012)

    Source: News

    This video is of some East Brooklyn seniors who are fighting to keep their streets safe.

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  5. Dementia & Driving Resource Center (A bump in the road) — National (08/16/2011)

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center has information regarding seniors affected with dementia and Alzheimer’s and how to deal with their desire to drive. 

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  6. 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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  7. National Center for Road Safety Webinar Archive — National 

    Source: Expert
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  8. Safer Roads Resource Video — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    Highway officials and traffic engineers are building safer roads for all.

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