Older Drivers

Index of Strategies by Implementation Timeframe and Relative Cost

Exhibit IV-1 provides a classification of strategies according to the expected time frame and relative cost for this emphasis area. In several cases, the implementation time will be dependent upon such factors as the agency’s procedures, the need for additional right-of-way, the number of stakeholders involved, policies and legislative issues, and the presence of any controversial situations. The range of costs may also be somewhat variable for some of these strategies, due to many of the same factors. Placement in the table below is meant to reflect costs relative to the other strategies listed for this emphasis are only. The estimated level of cost is for the commonly-expected application of the strategy, especially one which does not involve additional right-of-way, or major construction, unless it is an inherent part of the strategy.

Exhibit IV-1
Classification of Strategies

Time Frame for Implementation

Relative Cost to Implement and Operate

Low

Moderate

Moderate to High

High

Short
(less than a year)

3.1 B1 Provide advance warning signs

3.1 B2 Provide advance guide signs and street name signs

3.1 B3 Increase size and letter height of roadway signs

3.1 B4 Provide all-red clearance intervals at signalized intersections

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

3.1 B8 Improve roadway delineation

3.1 E1 Increase seatbelt use by older drivers and passengers

     

Medium
(1 – 2 years)

3.1 B11 Improve traffic control at work zones

3.1 A1 Establish a broad-based coalition to plan for addressing older adults’ transportation needs

3.1 C1 Strengthen the role of medical advisory boards

3.1 C3 Encourage external reporting of impaired drivers to licensing authorities

3.1 C4 Provide remedial assistance to help functionally impaired older drivers

3.1 B9 Replace painted channelization with raised channelization

3.1 C2 Update procedures for assessing medical fitness to drive

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

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

3.1 B6 Provide offset left-turn lanes at intersections

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

3.1 B10 Reduce intersection skew angle

 

Long
(more than 2 years)