Citation

Oxley J, Corben BF, Fildes BN, Charlton J. Proc. Australas. Road Safety Res. Policing Educ. Conf. 2004; 8(1).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, copyright holder varies, Publisher Monash University)

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Abstract

This paper discusses the contributing factors to increased crash and injury risk for older pedestrians including behavioural, vehicle and environmental factors. In this paper, world best-practice strategies and initiatives for managing the safe mobility of older pedestrians are identified and described, including the principles of road safety strategies in countries that are world leaders in road safety. Cost effective initiatives are discussed such as programs that promote safe walking practices, improvements to vehicle frontal design to optimise the protective capabilities of vehicles, and innovative engineering treatments that aim to improve the crashworthiness of the road transport system and be more forgiving of vulnerable road users. Several examples are described including measures to moderate vehicle speeds in high pedestrian activity areas, measures to separate or restrict vehicular and non-vehicular traffic, and measures to reduce the complexity of the road environment. Recommendations for a system-wide approach for the management of older pedestrian safe mobility are provided.