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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population — National (01/01/2003)

    Source: State Agency/Program

    This 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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  4. Driving Decisions Workbook — National (01/01/2000)

    Source: University

    The Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute to assist drivers in understanding age-related changes that can affect your ability to drive safely.

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  5. 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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  6. Defensive Driving for Mature Drivers — National 

    Source: Nonprofit Organization

    As we age, it is important to realize that mental reaction, situational awareness, vision, and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were. Driving in traffic or work zones, through weather or even night becomes more challenging

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  7. Older Road User Program Management — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Lean the skills necessary to manage a successful and sustainable older road user safety program. Individuals involved with older road user safety have specific needs that are often not met in other courses. 

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  8. Sidewalks — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Safe, accessible, and well-maintained sidewalks are a fundamental and necessary investment for cities and have been found to enhance general public health maximizing social capital. Read more from NACTO about sidewalk safety. 

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  9. Keeping Our Older Drivers Safe on the Road — National 

    Source: US Department of Transportation

    Learn about how to our older drivers safety on the road by reading the NHTSA older page.

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  10. Geriatrics Care Online — National 

    Source: Professional Association

    Free registration to Geriatric Care Online. 

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