A major factor in quality of life for older people is their need for continued safety and mobility as they age. Transportation that enables seniors to remain in their homes, to remain engaged in community life as active and contributing members, has been cited as the critical link that makes all else in life possible. This article is the first in a series that looks at how various groups across the country are managing issues related to the older road user, including program development, projects, and activities. The authors discuss the demographics of older road users, selected national activities related to the older road activities, including those of industry (car manufacturers and after-market vendors), organizations and associations, and academia. The authors include an introduction to the additional articles that will be published in the series.
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