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Older Driver Safety and Mobility Activities Update: State, Regional and Local 2011 Transportation Research and E

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Older Driver Safety and Mobility Activities Update: State, Regional and Local 2011 Transportation Research and E

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    1. Older Driver Safety and Mobility Activities Update: State, Regional and Local 2011 Transportation Research and Education Conference: Best Practices for Older Driver Safety and Mobility May 3, 2011 (Salutation) SEMCOG supports local planning through its technical, data, and intergovernmental resources. SEMCOG's plans improve the quality of the region's water, make the transportation system safe and more efficient, revitalize communities, and spur economic development. SEMCOG strengthens local government and regional decision making by: Providing data and unbiased analysis for informed decision making affecting Southeast Michigan and its local governments; Promoting the efficient use of tax dollars for both long-term infrastructure investment and shorter-term governmental efficiency; Delivering direct assistance to member governments in the areas of transportation, environment, and community and economic development; Solving regional issues that go beyond the boundaries of individual local governments; and Advocating on behalf of Southeast Michigan in Lansing and Washington. (Salutation) SEMCOG supports local planning through its technical, data, and intergovernmental resources. SEMCOG's plans improve the quality of the region's water, make the transportation system safe and more efficient, revitalize communities, and spur economic development. SEMCOG strengthens local government and regional decision making by: Providing data and unbiased analysis for informed decision making affecting Southeast Michigan and its local governments; Promoting the efficient use of tax dollars for both long-term infrastructure investment and shorter-term governmental efficiency; Delivering direct assistance to member governments in the areas of transportation, environment, and community and economic development; Solving regional issues that go beyond the boundaries of individual local governments; and Advocating on behalf of Southeast Michigan in Lansing and Washington.

    2. Elderly Mobility & Safety Forum, April 1999 (Troy, Michigan) Background papers (June 1999): Population, travel pattern and crash characteristics Literature review and resource inventory The Michigan Approach Final Plan of Action (August 1999) In February 1998, recognizing the need to plan now for expected changes in Michigan population, the Michigan State Safety Commission (now know as the GTSAC) requested that SEMCOG conduct an elderly mobility and safety assessment and develop a statewide plan of action to guide state policy. SEMCOG, with funding from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, convened a statewide interdisciplinary Elderly Mobility & Safety Task Force. In the course of studying the underlying issues, the Task Force came to realize mobility and safety issues affect our entire society, not just the elderly. By striving to meet the needs of the elderly, therefore, we improve quality of life for everyone. In February 1998, recognizing the need to plan now for expected changes in Michigan population, the Michigan State Safety Commission (now know as the GTSAC) requested that SEMCOG conduct an elderly mobility and safety assessment and develop a statewide plan of action to guide state policy. SEMCOG, with funding from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, convened a statewide interdisciplinary Elderly Mobility & Safety Task Force. In the course of studying the underlying issues, the Task Force came to realize mobility and safety issues affect our entire society, not just the elderly. By striving to meet the needs of the elderly, therefore, we improve quality of life for everyone.

    3. Traffic Engineering Alternative Transportation Housing & Land Use Health & Medicine Licensing Education & Awareness The activities leading up to this Final Plan of Action are as follows: public involvement strategy, analysis of elderly population trends, travel patterns and crash characteristics as detailed in Background Paper #1 Elderly Population, Travel Pattern and Crash Characteristic Analysis, State of Michigan, literature review and research as detailed in Background Paper #2 Literature Review and Resource Inventory, Elderly Mobility & Safety Forum as detailed in the Forum Proceedings, focus group research sessions as detailed in the Focus Group Research Summary The Final Plan of Action includes background information, description of issues and needs, recommendations for implementation and model programs/key resources in the following areas: Traffic Engineering, Alternative Transportation, Housing & Land Use, Health and Medicine, Licensing, and Education & Awareness. The activities leading up to this Final Plan of Action are as follows: public involvement strategy, analysis of elderly population trends, travel patterns and crash characteristics as detailed in Background Paper #1 Elderly Population, Travel Pattern and Crash Characteristic Analysis, State of Michigan, literature review and research as detailed in Background Paper #2 Literature Review and Resource Inventory, Elderly Mobility & Safety Forum as detailed in the Forum Proceedings, focus group research sessions as detailed in the Focus Group Research Summary The Final Plan of Action includes background information, description of issues and needs, recommendations for implementation and model programs/key resources in the following areas: Traffic Engineering, Alternative Transportation, Housing & Land Use, Health and Medicine, Licensing, and Education & Awareness.

    4. Goals and Issues: Improve the roadway and driving environment Near-term Actions: Power Point presentations on engineering enhancements MDOT will continue improving our statewide roadway system

    5. Accomplishments: AAA Road Improvement Demonstration Project. 6 inch edge lines on all of its roadways Clearview font/prismatic sheeting for lettering and high intensity sheeting for all freeway guide signs. Box span design as the preferred method for signal installation. The senior showcase roadway which remains in place.

    6. Goals and Issues: Promote seniors use and the public awareness of transit options Accomplishments: Voucher Program

    7. Goals and Issues: Educate state and local governments on the importance of creating communities which are senior friendly. Near-term Actions: Pilot Communities for a Lifetime: An Elder Friendly Communities Certification

    8. Accomplishments: The Michigan Vital Aging Think Tank The first Michigan Elder Friendly Community State Assembly was held in November 2005. The Michigan Healthy Aging Initiative Steering Committee has been created

    9. Recommendations Further develop guidelines for identifying driver impairments Referral guidelines to assist with mobility needs Develop educational materials on understanding implications of aging on mobility Initiate physician immunity legislation

    10. Goals and Issues: Support efforts to develop effective screening tools. Near-term Actions: Mobile Office Develop and disseminate educational materials to assist the legal community in identifying driving impairments and referring impaired individuals to the proper resources.

    11. Accomplishments: The Secretary of State branch offices offer free identification cards for those that voluntarily relinquish their drivers licenses due to physical or mental infirmities.

    12. Goals and Issues: Improve the driving competency of older adults. Understand the impacts of mobility and health Near-term Actions: Driver Safety Program (AARP) Mature Driver workshops (TIA) Power Point presentations on safe driving practices (DOS) Resource center/web site on senior mobility

    13. Accomplishments: Information on older drivers available at DOS branch offices A Guide for Families and Friends Concerned about an Older Driver (AAA) Roadwise Review CD (AAA) Articles in Public Roads magazine on senior mobility

    14. Michigan Traffic Signal Summit (1998) All-Red Subcommittee (yellow + all-red intervals) Recommendations close to the ITE guidelines State DOT accepted the results Till now was a fixed all-red and yellow interval

    15. Top 20 intersections studied Approximate cost $150 per intersection 20% crash reduction Approximate benefit ($2 million) Age groups under 30, 4% reduction ages 30-65, 24% reduction ages 65+ , 43% reduction

    16. Meets regularly Action Team of the GTSAC (Governors Traffic Safety Advisory Commission) NACEM, September 2004 Monitors and updates the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan and Senior Mobility Action Plan

    17. $286 K 7.3 mile loop 35 new signs 17 signals modified 12 pedestrian countdown signals To demonstrate some of the techniques recommended for improving elderly mobility, in 2004 MDOT developed a showcase roadway that incorporated many of these techniques along a 7.4-mile loop in downtown Detroit. This loop runs from Jefferson Avenue, northbound on M-10, eastbound on I-94, southbound on I-75, southbound on I-375 and back to Jefferson Avenue. To demonstrate some of the techniques recommended for improving elderly mobility, in 2004 MDOT developed a showcase roadway that incorporated many of these techniques along a 7.4-mile loop in downtown Detroit. This loop runs from Jefferson Avenue, northbound on M-10, eastbound on I-94, southbound on I-75, southbound on I-375 and back to Jefferson Avenue.

    18. Promote and sponsor research Low-cost/high impact measures (UMTRI/MDOT) Rural transportation patterns (MDOT proposal) Mobility Options Counseling (AAA1-B, JFS, JARC, New Starts) Evaluation of Cognitive Fitness (DEER, Central Michigan University) Activities and accomplishments of the Senior Mobility Work Group: Promote and sponsor research on senior mobility issues Plan for an aging mobility and transportation dependant population Promote roadway design and operational features that better accommodate the special needs of older drivers and pedestrians Promote seniors use of alternative transit services Identify at-risk older drivers Activities and accomplishments of the Senior Mobility Work Group: Promote and sponsor research on senior mobility issues Plan for an aging mobility and transportation dependant population Promote roadway design and operational features that better accommodate the special needs of older drivers and pedestrians Promote seniors use of alternative transit services Identify at-risk older drivers

    19. Regional Elderly Mobility Alliance (REMA): Mission Significantly enhance the quality of life for southeastern Michigan elders, boomers (born 1946-1964), transit dependent adults, people with disabilities, and the general community through the maximization of mobility options and the delivery of multi-modal transportation services. (Mission statement) The Regional Elderly Mobility Alliance is a coalition of agencies representing aging/disability and transit professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in southeast Michigan through the maximizing of mobility options and the delivery of multi-modal transportation services. REMA envisions a society that recognizes the economic and civic value of mobility and fully supports affordable, accessible service for all and a transportation network for southeast Michigan that is: economically, environmentally and socially sustainable, and regionally seamless through the use and integration of multi-modal mobility options. (Mission statement) The Regional Elderly Mobility Alliance is a coalition of agencies representing aging/disability and transit professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in southeast Michigan through the maximizing of mobility options and the delivery of multi-modal transportation services. REMA envisions a society that recognizes the economic and civic value of mobility and fully supports affordable, accessible service for all and a transportation network for southeast Michigan that is: economically, environmentally and socially sustainable, and regionally seamless through the use and integration of multi-modal mobility options.

    20. Regional Elderly Mobility Alliance (REMA) The Senior Mobility Outreach project is designed to meet three objectives: 1) gather data about unmet senior mobility needs; 2) inform and engage seniors and community leaders on the benefits of enhancing safe senior mobility; and 3) promote current and future transportation options that can improve quality of life. In addition to improving senior mobility and understanding of senior mobility issues (in the pilot communities), REMA also hopes to learn more important lessons through their evaluation of this pilot for expanded outreach throughout southeast Michigan in the future. Target communities: Inkster, Hamtramck, St. Clair Shores, and Waterford. Project Schedule: June 2010 November 2011 The Senior Mobility Outreach project is designed to meet three objectives: 1) gather data about unmet senior mobility needs; 2) inform and engage seniors and community leaders on the benefits of enhancing safe senior mobility; and 3) promote current and future transportation options that can improve quality of life. In addition to improving senior mobility and understanding of senior mobility issues (in the pilot communities), REMA also hopes to learn more important lessons through their evaluation of this pilot for expanded outreach throughout southeast Michigan in the future. Target communities: Inkster, Hamtramck, St. Clair Shores, and Waterford. Project Schedule: June 2010 November 2011

    21. Michigan Department of State: Medical Advisory Board The Department of State is responsible for evaluating a person's ability to drive safely in addition to issuing license plates and driver's licenses. Of the near 32,000 driver reexaminations conducted each year, more than 11,000 are medically related. To ensure the department has the most up-to-date knowledge about medical conditions and treatments that affect a person's ability to drive, Secretary Land established a nine member volunteer Medical Advisory Board In February 2009. The Board was established to provide expertise to make certain that standards and processes for evaluating driver fitness are as current and protective of public safety as possible. The Department of State is responsible for evaluating a person's ability to drive safely in addition to issuing license plates and driver's licenses. Of the near 32,000 driver reexaminations conducted each year, more than 11,000 are medically related. To ensure the department has the most up-to-date knowledge about medical conditions and treatments that affect a person's ability to drive, Secretary Land established a nine member volunteer Medical Advisory Board In February 2009. The Board was established to provide expertise to make certain that standards and processes for evaluating driver fitness are as current and protective of public safety as possible.

    22. Medical Advisory Board: Specific Tasks of the Board The main tasks of the board are to: Recommend physical, mental and vision standards for drivers; Advise on ways to improve how drivers are evaluated, such as revising the forms used by doctors and Secretary of State driver assessment staff to assess a person's ability to drive; Suggest ways to enhance training of driver assessment staff so they have the latest information about how driving is affected by new medications, substance abuse disorders, and intermittent or progressive medical conditions; Serve as a resource to the department when reviewing unique, complex medical cases; and, Act as a liaison between the Secretary of State's Office and the Michigan medical community. The main tasks of the board are to: Recommend physical, mental and vision standards for drivers; Advise on ways to improve how drivers are evaluated, such as revising the forms used by doctors and Secretary of State driver assessment staff to assess a person's ability to drive; Suggest ways to enhance training of driver assessment staff so they have the latest information about how driving is affected by new medications, substance abuse disorders, and intermittent or progressive medical conditions; Serve as a resource to the department when reviewing unique, complex medical cases; and, Act as a liaison between the Secretary of State's Office and the Michigan medical community.

    23. Medical Advisory Board: Accomplishments Since 2009, the Board has made significant accomplishments in revising the following forms: Physician's Statement of Examination (DI-4P) Vision Specialists Statement of Examination (DI-4V) Substance Use Disorders Evaluation (DAAD-66) Future Board activities will be considered and directed by the departments new administration. -------------------------------------------------- NHTSA Older Driver Program, Five-Year Strategic Plan (2012-2017) Emphasis Areas: Communications, Partnerships, and Develop and Promote Driver Licensing Policies Since 2009, the Board has made significant accomplishments in revising the following forms: Physician's Statement of Examination (DI-4P) Vision Specialists Statement of Examination (DI-4V) Substance Use Disorders Evaluation (DAAD-66) Future Board activities will be considered and directed by the departments new administration. -------------------------------------------------- NHTSA Older Driver Program, Five-Year Strategic Plan (2012-2017) Emphasis Areas: Communications, Partnerships, and Develop and Promote Driver Licensing Policies

    24. Next Steps

    25. Our shared outcomes The future is up to us, we must seize control of our own destiny. Creating a prosperous region means we must aligning our scarce resources. These outcomes do not exist in silos or a vacuum. In fact, they are completely interdependent. In a nutshell, economic prosperity enables achieving the other outcomes. At the same time, the other outcomes are the key ingredients of economic prosperity. We must find ways to channel our resources toward shared purposes. The future is up to us, we must seize control of our own destiny. Creating a prosperous region means we must aligning our scarce resources. These outcomes do not exist in silos or a vacuum. In fact, they are completely interdependent. In a nutshell, economic prosperity enables achieving the other outcomes. At the same time, the other outcomes are the key ingredients of economic prosperity. We must find ways to channel our resources toward shared purposes.

    26. For More Information SEMCOGs Web site www.semcog.org/ElderlyIssues.aspx Contact SEMCOG at 313-961-4266 Tom Bruff, Transportation Manager, bruff@semcog.org, 313-324-3340 For more details regarding the Elderly Mobility and Safety I would first suggest visiting the SEMCOG web site. You may also contact Ms. Kajal Patel or Tom Bruff on our staff who are the persons heading up this effort. This concludes my presentation, thank you.For more details regarding the Elderly Mobility and Safety I would first suggest visiting the SEMCOG web site. You may also contact Ms. Kajal Patel or Tom Bruff on our staff who are the persons heading up this effort. This concludes my presentation, thank you.

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