Research on Older Adults’ Mobility: 2023 Meeting Summary Report
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This report summarizes the Research on Older Adults’ Mobility (ROAM) meeting held on January 8, 2023, sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The hybrid event, timed to coincide with the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting, served as a multidisciplinary forum for researchers, medical professionals, and policymakers to share findings on completed studies, report on ongoing research, and identify future priorities regarding the safe mobility of older adults. The meeting aimed to support equity in traffic safety by addressing disparities in mobility options for older adults and those with medical conditions. The report details findings from a general session and seven breakout sessions covering diverse aspects of older adult mobility. Session 1 analyzed California Department of Motor Vehicles data, finding that drivers with progressive vision disorders who failed their renewal drive test had significantly higher crash risks than those who passed, suggesting current licensing procedures effectively sort drivers by risk. Session 2 presented preliminary survey results from the Federal Transit Administration’s Integrated Mobility Innovation Project, highlighting transportation gaps in rural communities, particularly regarding availability, accessibility, and affordability, with riders relying heavily on personal transportation. Session 3 examined older pedestrian crashes using 2012–2013 data, identifying predictors such as street crossings, left-turning vehicles, and darkness, and recommending infrastructure improvements like better lighting and protected turns. Session 4 discussed updates to the TRB taxonomy for senior mobility stakeholders and a North Carolina demonstration project promoting NHTSA Guideline No. 13, which improved medical reporting forms for law enforcement and developed resources for transitioning older drivers to alternative transportation. Session 5 announced the America’s Volunteer Driver Center, a national campaign to recruit volunteer drivers to support community-based nonprofit transportation services. Session 6 revealed that older drivers disproportionately operate older, lighter vehicles lacking advanced safety features, a behavior associated with an estimated 8% increase in fatality risk compared to middle-aged drivers. Finally, Session 7 described the CarFit program’s expansion into virtual formats to educate older drivers on proper vehicle fit and safety feature usage. The significance of this report lies in its synthesis of current research trends and practical interventions aimed at maintaining older adults’ independence while enhancing safety. The findings underscore the need for targeted licensing policies, improved rural transportation infrastructure, and educational programs like CarFit. Furthermore, the data highlight critical safety gaps related to vehicle choice and pedestrian infrastructure, providing evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and service providers to reduce crash risks and fatalities among older road users.
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