Safe Mobility for Older Americans (2005)

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Contents 1 Introduction...........................................................................................................1 2 Research History...................................................................................................6 Changes in Mobility with Age................................................................................9 Aging-Related Impairment and Mobility ...............................................................9 Early Detection .....................................................................................................11 Changes in the Transportation System .................................................................13 3 Committee Findings and Recommendations ...................................................17 Strategic Considerations .......................................................................................17 Drivers...................................................................................................................18 Vehicles .................................................................................................................22 Roadway Environment..........................................................................................23 Alternative Transportation ....................................................................................24 4 Crosscutting Issues .............................................................................................29 Policy ....................................................................................................................29 Planning ................................................................................................................31 Cost–Benefit Considerations ................................................................................31 Technology............................................................................................................33 Conclusion ............................................................................................................35 Appendix: Summary of Research Recommendations from Technical Papers: Conference Proceedings 27: Transportation in an Aging Society: A Decade of Experience..........................37 Committee Member Biographical Information.......................................................48