More Safety and Mobility for Older Adults Resources



Regional Bike Share Implementation Plan for Los Angeles County

Source: Fehr & Peers
This Regional Bikeshare Implementation Plan envisions a bikeshare system that is accessible to Los Angeles County residents, students, workers and visitors, and that integrates with existing Metro services to provide a seamless passenger experience and improve the reliability,
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National Center for Safe Routes to School Resources

Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The National Center for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and the PBIC are both housed at the UNC Highway Safety Research Center have closely coordinated their work. The National Center served as the Federal Highway Administration'
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Cycling Towards a More Sustainable Transport Future

Source: Transport Reviews
This article examines the boom in cycling research and publications that has accompanied the rapid growth in cycling infrastructure and cycling levels in Western Europe and the Americas.
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Trends in Walking and Cycling Safety

Source: American Journal of Public Health (AJPH)
This study examines changes in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in selected high-income countries, and in fatalities and serious injuries per kilometer by age in the United States and Germany.
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Improving Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity During Rehabilitation of Existing Bridges

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants
This paper highlight opportunities for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle accommodations during rehabilitation of existing bridges.
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BikeHAWK: Adapting the pedestrian hybrid beacon to aid bicyclists crossing busy streets

Source: Richard Nassi, Diahn Swartz, Ann Chanecka, Paul Casertano, and Gabe Thum
This case study explains Tucson's experience with the BikeHAWK beacon, which uses a combination of MUTCD approved signs, signals, and markings to guide bicyclists through the intersection of residential and arterial streets.
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Bikeability Checklist for Teens

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Riding a bike is fun. It's a great way to get around and to get your daily dose of physical activity. It's good for the environment, and it can save you money. No wonder many communities are encouraging people to ride their bicycles more often!
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Forecasting Tools: State of the Practice

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Fehr & Peers
This white paper summarizes the state of the practice of bicycle and pedestrian forecasting tools, and suggests potential next steps to improve them.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center; Context Sensitive Solutions
City leaders wanted to make it easier for people to visit the Indianapolis's cultural districts, which were disconnected from the heart of downtown and didn't get the attention they merited. In a city with a successful linear park and trail system,
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Cycling Infrastructure

Source: Austroads
This report contains 29 case studies showcasing innovative Australian and New Zealand urban and regional bicycle infrastructure.
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