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Road Safety for Every Age

Posted on 05/8/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Home & Family | Public Policy InstituteAs part of Global Road Safety Week (May 6-12), AARP joins many other organizations, governments and individuals working to raise awareness about the dangers facing pedestrians. Walking is good for your health and it doesn’t cost a dime. Unfortunately, it isn’t always safe. A pedestrian in America is three times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than in Germany, and six times more likely to die than in the Netherlands. Many U.S. communities either lack sidewalks, have …

What Is a Complete Street?

Posted on 01/25/2012 by | The Roads Scholar | Comments

Home & FamilyLike many people my age, it’s easy for me to put off the thought of setting aside the car keys one day. But recently, and especially with the snowy weather in my town lately, it’s been on my mind. As I traveled the nearly deserted streets of Port Townsend, Wash., by foot last week and noted that cars were slow and drivers courteous, I thought about the country’s need for “complete streets.” You may have heard this term before but …

Improving Towns One Walk at a Time

Posted on 01/11/2012 by | The Roads Scholar | Comments

Home & FamilyThroughout the year, even yesterday, my birthday, I get together with residents and leaders of communities to do something that is too rare these days: walk. And not just to walk for fun, but to help people see their streets through a new lens, one that focuses on how street design either supports or discourages active living and active transportation. Usually during these “walking audits,” as we call them, curious motorists gawk at the strange sight of people actually – …

How Complete Are Your Streets?

Posted on 08/16/2011 by | Home & Family blogger | Comments

Home & FamilyI’ve done it. You’ve done it. Most Americans have probably done it. So, what’s the big deal? I’m talking about jaywalking. And not the kind Leno does on the Tonight Show.

Complete Streets: Making New York Walkable for All Generations

Posted on 04/29/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Home & Family | VolunteeringAARP New York volunteers hit the streets last week to survey hundreds of intersections for walkers safety. They were joined by local partners, elected officials and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to raise awareness of dangerous intersections and promote so-called, “Complete Streets” planning that accounts for pedestrians of all generations. Their efforts were a huge success! Together, 8,000 volunteers surveyed over 500 streets and intersections, were featured in more than 100 media stories, engaged 60 city and state legislators and …

Commuting Sucks

Posted on 05/15/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Home & FamilyWith the new transportation bill to go in fron of Congress this year, this is a great opportunity to let your elected officials know what you think about the roads where you live.