Creating a Bright Mobility Future for Every Generation 2023 Florida Planning Conference Jacksonville, Florida September 7, 2023
Gail M. Holley
Florida Department of Transportation
Safe Mobility for Life Program and Research Manager
Christina Miskis
South Florida Regional Planning Council Planning Manager
Session Goals
•Mobility needs of older adults support all ages
•Proactive approach to data and education
•Countermeasures
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Program
Who is an Aging Road User?
> Driver
> Passenger
> Pedestrian
> Bicyclist
Transit-rider
Motorcyclist Operator of a non-motorized vehicle
50 years of age or older
*with a special focus on the 65 year and older age group
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In 2020, what portion of Florida’s population was over 65?
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Population Projections
C. 20% of Florida’s population was over 65 in 2020
By the year 2030, it is projected that 1 in 4 drivers will be 65 years or older.
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Facts About Older Drivers
Older adults are safe drivers.
> Self-select driving times when risk is lower
> Less likely to engage in risky behavior
> BUT more likely to be injured or killed in a crash
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Working Together –One Statewide Goal
To improve aging road user safety and mobility in Florida by achieving a reduction in their fatalities and serious injurieswhile maintaining their safe mobility and connection to the community
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Integration with State Plans & Initiatives
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The Keys to Achieve Safe Mobility for Life
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How do you want to get around when you’re 80?
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Helping Floridians achieve
mobility independence so they can stay safe, mobile, and connected to their communities using all modes.
> Exploring transportation options beyond a personal vehicle
> Safe access to the places people need and want to go
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Key Stakeholders
Older Adults
Family & Caregivers
Health Care Providers
Engineers & Planners
Aging Service
Providers
Transportation Providers
Law Enforcement & Licensing
Agencies
Communities & Local Government
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Collaboration and Resources
Aging
Road Users: Fewer Crashes, More Deaths
D a t a C o u n t e r m e a s u r e s E d u c a t i o n Source: FLHSMV Snapshot Data from 2017 to 2021 and BEBR Population Tables by Age 114 109 71 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 15-19 20-49 50-64 CrashInvolvementRateper 1,000 People 0.13% 0.18% 0.23% 0.00% 0.05% 0.10% 0.15% 0.20% 0.25% 0.30% 0.35% 15-19 20-49 50-64 Percent Fatal Encounters
Safe Mobility for Life Data: Dashboard
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Safe Mobility for Life Data: eTraffic
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Collaboration and Resources
Resources D a t a C o u n t e r m e a s u r e s E d u c a t i o n
Which of these countermeasures became a statewide standard after being originally implemented for older adults?
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Countermeasures –Signing
Advance Street Name Signs
> TEM Section 2.37
> Recommended if
> There is a high 65 and older population
> The intersection is in a Safe Mobility for Life Coalition Priority County
Advance Street Name Sign at Signalized Locations
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Countermeasures –Geometric Design
Intersection Angle
FDM Section 212.5
Roundabouts
FDM Section 213
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Countermeasures –Non-motorist
Leading Pedestrian Indicator (LPI)
TEM Section 3.11
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB)
TEM Section 3.10
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Resources D a t a C o u n t e r m e a s u r e s E d u c a t i o n Overview Applications Up Next
Collaboration and
Education to Promote Livable Communities
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Accessing Resources
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Session Goals
Real World Examples
•Mobility needs of non-motorists
•A transportation future beyond driving
•Success Stories
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Real World Examples
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Community Design
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Community Design
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Getting Around: SFRTA –First / Last Mile
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Street Safety & Security
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Street Safety & Security
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Street Safety & Security
North Bay Pedestrian Bridge
Sunny Isles Beach
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Street Safety & Security
Gateway Pedestrian Bridge
Sunny Isles Beach
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Neighborhood Support Services
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How
does
your agency promote safety and mobility for older adults?
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Session Goals
•Safe Mobility in your community
•Engineers & Planners Training
•Call to action
Where to next?
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2023 Overview Applications Up Next
Mobility Week, Oct 27 –Nov 4,
What have we done in the past?
2008 2020 2022 2024 Overview Applications Up Next
Safe Mobility for Life Training Course
Audience:
> Planners & Engineers
> MPOs
> Municipalities
What is Safe Mobility for Life? Impact of Aging on Driving
Roadway and Intersection Treatments
Mobility options, beyond the driver seat!
Community Features How You Can Help
> Colleges (planning, engineering, behavioral sciences)
> Professional organizations (ITE, FAPA, WTS, ASCE)
Format: > CBT
> 3-4 CM Credits
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Safe Mobility for Life Training Course
Sept 2023
Scope Development
Sept & Oct 2023
FAPA & FRA Session
December 2023
Content Development
July 2024
Training Release
April 2023
Training Outline Development
June 2023
Funding Request
February 2024
Pilot Training
April 2024
Training Revisions
May 2024
CBT Recordings
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What content would you like to see in the Safe Mobility for LifeTraining Course?
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Call to Action
Use our data through the dashboard and eTraffic Order & distribute materials from the Resource Center Bookmark SafeMobilityFL.com Sign-up for our newsletter and Listserv Subscribe and engage with us on social media Challenge yourself to explore other options Take the Safe Mobility for Life Training Course Participate in Mobility Week Overview Applications Up Next
fdot.tips/stayconnected SafeMobilityFL.com Christina Miskis Principal Manager (954) 924-3653 Cmiskis@sfrpc.com South Florida Regional Planning Council 1 Oakwood Boulevard # 250 Hollywood, FL 33020 Questions? @SafeMobilityFL
