Date
May 18, 2023
Event Type
Featured Events
May 18, 2023 | 3 p.m. Eastern | Virtual
By 2060, the number of people age 65 and older in the U.S. is projected to more than double, which will represent nearly one in four people. While older adults tend to practice safe driving behaviors, the effects of aging may impact their driving ability. Join us for a briefing on the latest publication released by the Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP), Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices. After a researcher from Cambridge Systematics provides an overview of the report with practical information for State Highway Safety Offices, a representative from the Florida Department of Transportation will share how they are addressing the unique needs of this population. Speakers from AARP Driver Safety will discuss technology solutions and a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration official will share resources for older drivers. This is a jam-packed hour so get ready to listen, learn and leave with helpful tools and ideas to protect older drivers and everyone who shares the road with them.
Moderator: Pam Shadel Fischer, Senior Director of External Engagement, GHSA
Panelists:
- Lorrie J. Laing, Principal, Transportation Safety, Cambridge Systematics
- Gail M. Holley, Safe Mobility for Life Program & Research Manager, Florida Department of Transportation
- Matthew Sampson, Senior Online Advisor, AARP Driver Safety
- Taylor Bee, Highway Safety Specialist, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration