More Safety and Mobility for Older Adults Resources
'Cops in Crosswalks': Pedestrian Decoy Enforcement in New Jersey
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The New Jersey Pedestrian Decoy Safety Program, 'Cops in Crosswalks,' worked to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and new driving laws regarding crosswalks.
Read More >Smart Growth Implementation Assistance in Teton County, Idaho
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The towns of Victor and Driggs applied for assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency's Smart Growth Implementation Assistance (SGIA) program which provides direct technical assistance to state and local governments.
Read More >Source: National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
Innovative partnerships with state Departments of Transportation (DOT) and other government organizations can help sponsors raise necessary funding, as can savvy networking.
Read More >Source: National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
Additional streamlining, innovative financing, and cost-sharing provisions applied specifically for TE activities.
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In Sweden earlier studies have shown that pedestrians are the road user group that are most injured when slippery road conditions.
Read More >Age-Related Differences in Street-Crossing Safety Before and After Older Pedestrians' Training
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The objective of the study was to develop and assess a behavior-training program aimed at enhancing the safety of elderly pedestrians via simulator-based training in street crossing.
Read More >Demographical Changes of European Society and its Impact on Walking and Accessibility of Elderly
Source: Transport Research Centre Brno
Many older people make their journeys by walking however, pedestrian casualty rates are much higher among people over 60 compared with younger adults.
Read More >Risk Factors in Road Crossing Among Elderly Pedestrians and Readiness to Adopt Secure Behavior
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This study intends to broaden the understanding of factors involved in risk taking procedure of older pedestrians, and to identify factors related to elderly person's willingness to adopt preventive behavior.
Read More >Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The development of complete streets design guidelines in New York City.
Read More >Source: UNC Highway Safety Research Center (HSRC)
Pedestrian crashes and related deaths and injuries continue to be a serious problem in industrialized and developing countries throughout the world.
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