More Safety and Mobility for Older Adults Resources



Impact Speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury or Death

Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
This study estimates of the risk of severe injury or death for pedestrians struck by vehicles at various speeds.
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Active Travel in Germany and the USA

Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine
This study estimates differences between Germany and the USA over time in population levels of daily walking and cycling at different health-enhancing thresholds across socio-demographic groups.
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Cycling Skills Clinic

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This guide is written for those interested in planning a bicycle safety skills event for children either at school or at other community venues.
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Bicyclists Make Safe Choices Flier

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This activity is for older elementary school age children. It demonstrates safe bicycling behavior.
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Pedestrians Make Safe Choices Flier

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This activity is for older elementary school age children. It demonstrates the safe way to cross a street.
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Effective Delivery of Small-Scale Federal-Aid Projects

Source: Federal Highway Administration
The purpose of this synthesis is to identify and document methods for meeting federal requirements for small-scale projects in a more streamlined fashion.
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Bridgeport Way: The Role of a Major Arterial in Town-Making

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The redevelopment of an arterial road in University Place, Washington to reduce crashes and contribute to the local economy.
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Complete Streets Implementation in Sacramento

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Streets should be designed to accommodate all users, promote sustainable transportation, and make neighborhoods and the urban core more livable.
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WalkSafe

Source: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
WalkSafe was developed to improve pediatric pedestrian safety, increase physical activity levels through encouraging children to walk to and from school, and improve the walkability in and around elementary schools.
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Advocacy and Public Health: Partners for Walkable, Bikeable Communities

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The ACEs project developed the concept of an Active Living Task Force to formalize collaboration among people from diverse sectors with a stake in the way a community supports active living.
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