RISK AND SAFETY ON THE ROADS: THE OLDER PEDESTRIAN

This report describes a study of the problems faced by the older pedestrian and ways in which such problems could be alleviated. There were 4 phases: (a) interviews to establish a picture of pedestrian activity among older people; (b) experimental measurement of older peoples' judgement of speed and distances; (c) the observation of older pedestrians crossing the road at sites identified as presenting difficulties; and (d) the formulation of recommendations based on an analysis of (a) to (c). A detailed account is given of the methods used in the study which took place in several districts of Newcastle- upon-Tyne. Recommendations are put forward in the areas of drivers' responsibilities, educational materials and publicity and specific improvements.

• Corporate Authors:

  AA FOUNDATION FOR ROAD SAFETY RESEARCH

  NORFOLK HOUSE, PRIESTLEY ROAD
  BASINGSTOKE, HANTS  United Kingdom  RG24 9NY
• Authors:
  • CARTHY, T
  • Packham, D
  • SALTER, D
  • Silcock, D
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 101 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aged; Decision making; Education; Interviewing; Pedestrian movement; Pedestrians; Prevention; Safety
• ITRD Terms: 1661: Accident prevention; 1667: Crossing the road; 2248: Decision process; 2284: Education; 9147: Interview; 1746: Old people; 1733: Pedestrian
• Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00711198
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Sep 20 1995 12:00AM