More Safety and Mobility for Older Adults Resources
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.
Read More >Adult Recreational Bicyclists: Characteristics, Use of Safety Equipment, and Injury
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The aim of this study was to characterize bicycle riders, bicycle-related injuries and utilization of protective equipment among adults in Israel in order to identify higher risk groups.
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The aim of this study was to describe antecedents and consequences of reducing or giving up cycling in older persons.
Read More >Source: American Planning Association (APA)
Drawing on lessons learned from more than 30 communities around the country, this report provides insight into successful policy and implementation practices that have resulted in complete streets.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration
From policy statements to programs and planning, opportunities abound for improving the accessibility of the transportation system for all users.
Read More >The Profile of Bicycle User in the City of Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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This research aims to identify the bicycle user profile, knowing their socioeconomic characteristics and use of bicycles as transportation in order to use these data as a tool.
Read More >Universal Helmet Law: The Interaction Between Law, Enforcement, and Culture on Level of Use
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While the discussion about the necessity of the helmet law in the political sphere is at its peak, it was deemed necessary to ascertain the public opinion on this issue.
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