Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI)
Date uploaded: 10th December 2012
Date published/launched: July 2012
This report presents the findings of a six-month study undertaken within Northern Ireland to improve the road safety of older people.
Older people are one of the most at risk road user groups in Northern Ireland: more than one in 10 of those injured on the road is aged 60+. Only with a full understanding of causation factors and contributory issues can the task of minimising risks to this road user group be moved forward.
The study included:
• Undertaking a literature review of relevant research.
• Reviewing current and planned interventions.
• Carrying out an analysis of collision/casualty data.
• Investigating the travel patterns of older people and their attitudes to road safety.
• Investigating the attitudes and behaviours of other road users towards this group.
• Identifying causes, influencing factors and any common trends and patterns.
• Recommending specific action measures aimed at reducing casualties in this group.
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DOENI Health and safety