Strategies

3.1 A Plan for an aging population

3.1 A1 Establish a broad-based coalition to plan for addressing older adults’ transportation needs (T)

3.1 B Improve the roadway and driving environment to better accommodate older drivers’special needs

3.1 B1 Provide advance warning signs (T)

3.1 B2 Provide advance guide signs and street name signs (T)

3.1 B3 Increase size and letter height of roadway signs (T)

3.1 B4 Provide all-red clearance intervals at signalized intersections (T)

3.1 B5 Provide more protected left-turn signal phases at high-volume intersections (T)

3.1 B6 Provide offset left-turn lanes at intersections (T)

3.1 B7 Improve lighting at intersections, horizontal curves, and railroad grade crossings (T)

3.1 B8 Improve roadway delineation (T)

3.1 B9 Replace painted channelization with raised channelization (P)

3.1 B10 Reduce intersection skew angle (T)

3.1 B11 Improve traffic control at work zones (T)

3.1 C Identify older drivers at increased risk of crashing and intervene

3.1 C1 Strengthen the role of medical advisory boards (T)

3.1 C2 Update procedures for assessing medical fitness to drive (P)

3.1 C3 Encourage external reporting of impaired drivers to licensing authorities (T)

3.1 C4 Provide remedial assistance to help functionally impaired older drivers (T)

3.1 D Improve the driving competency of older adults in the general driving population

3.1 D1 Establish resource centers within communities to promote safe mobility choices (T)

3.1 D2 Provide educational and training opportunities to the general older driver population (T)

3.1 E Reduce the risk of injury and death to older drivers and passengers involved in crashes

3.1 E1 Increase seatbelt use by older drivers and passengers (P)