Pedestrian safety workshop : a focus on older adults, [instructor guide].

NHTSA · 2010 · ROSA P / United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Summary

This document serves as an instructor guide for the "Pedestrian Safety Workshop: A Focus on Older Adults," developed by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The workshop addresses the critical issue of high pedestrian injury and death rates among older adults, a demographic that often requires walking due to an inability to drive. The primary motivation is to engage communities in improving walkability and safety, recognizing that walking provides essential physical activity and social connection for this population. The guide outlines the structure and execution of a three-hour workshop designed for diverse stakeholders, including older adults, transportation engineers, public health professionals, law enforcement officers, and local government officials. The instructional design comprises seven modules: an introduction; an overview of walking’s importance and barriers for older adults; a presentation on "defensive walking" skills; an analysis of the physical walking environment; a discussion on education, enforcement, and encouragement strategies; an observational walk of the local community; and a concluding discussion on next steps. The guide provides detailed logistical instructions for instructors, covering venue selection, participant recruitment, material preparation, and timeline management. It emphasizes the importance of a mixed audience to foster dialogue and includes specific scripts, PowerPoint slide notes, and handouts to facilitate consistent delivery. Key educational content focuses on equipping participants with strategies to mitigate risk. The "Defensive Walking" module details specific hazards such as intersections, visual screens created by stopped vehicles, and backing cars, offering tactics like making eye contact with drivers and checking for movement cues. The workshop also examines systemic solutions, highlighting how changes to the physical environment (e.g., sidewalks, crosswalks), traffic law enforcement, and community education can collectively enhance safety. The observational walk component allows participants to identify local assets and barriers, such as sidewalk conditions and driver behavior, grounding theoretical concepts in real-world context. The significance of this workshop lies in its holistic approach to pedestrian safety, bridging individual behavior modification with community-level infrastructure and policy changes. By bringing together varied stakeholders, the workshop aims to generate actionable plans for creating safer environments for pedestrians of all ages. It provides a structured framework for communities to assess their walking conditions, identify necessary improvements, and implement a combination of engineering, education, and enforcement measures to reduce injuries and promote active aging.

Key finding

The document serves as an instructional manual for delivering a community workshop on pedestrian safety for older adults and does not contain empirical research results or experimental findings.

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