Links to Other Traffic Safety Related Sites

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National Traffic Safety Organizations and Research Centers

Crash Data on the Web

Aggressive Driving
  • Partnership for Safe Driving The Partnership for Safe Driving is a non’profit organization dedicated to eliminating all forms of dangerous driving. Founded in February 1997, we create national education campaigns and lobby for stricter enforcement of traffic laws. Headquarters: Washington, DC
  • Public Agenda ’ "When Push Comes to Shove" Passengers and Travel Workers Call Rudeness a Real Problem
  • Road Rage Song

Drowsy Driving
  • Victims of Irresponsible Drowsy Drivers ’ VOIDD, Victims Of Irresponsible Drowsy Driver’s, is a non’profit organization dedicated to heightening public awareness of non’commercial drowsy / fatigued drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel due to sleep’deprivation.
  • Talk About Sleep ’ An all in one place where patient, medical practitioner, healthcare professionals, academic, researcher and vendor members of the sleep community can share ideas, concerns, experiences, and enhance their knowledge on sleep’related issues.
  • Kentucky Sleep Society ’ The Kentucky Sleep Society is an organization of medical professionals throughout the state of Kentucky committed to promoting quality in the practice of sleep medicine.
  • National Sleep Foundation ’ The National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep’related education, research, and advocacy.
  • Sleep Information for Patients and the General Public ’ This has more information on sleep and driving from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
  • Sleep Medicine Home Page ’ Everything you ever wanted to know about sleep disorders

Teen Driver Safety
  • Teen New Drivers’ Homepage ’ Created by a teen for teens, this site offers tips for drivers who are just learning the ropes.
  • Teen Driving Info ’ Comprehensive teen driving information and news for parents, teens, researchers, educators, legislators, to keep teens safe while driving

Driver Education Sites
  • The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) ’ ADTSEA is the professional association representing traffic safety educators in the US and abroad. The Web site has an online version of their quarterly publication "The Chronicle" and a resource library containing traffic safety articles and links. They also have an online driver education survey.
  • Driver Competency Assessment Protocol ’ face=",Helvetica">DCA is a Canadian company that currently operates in 6 provinces and has a number of service providers.  Service Providers are privately owned companies or individuals who hold the required credentials and operate under contract to administer DCA protocols and assessments. 
  • Driving School Association of the Americas ’ The DSAA is an international association of driving school owners whose goals are to improve driver safety and encourage professional ethics in the driver education industry.

Other Interesting Traffic Safety Sites

 

  • Safety City ’ Interactive traffic safety site for kids!
  • Traffic Safety Information Village ’ A good source for traffic safety and driver education info!
  • Transport Topics ’ Weekly bulletins from the trucking industry.
  • Traffic Accident Reconstruction Origin ’ Florida based organization offers a critical forum for ideas and techniques used in the field of traffic accident reconstruction. Interesting look at crash investigation, even for the layman. Also links to other similar accident investigation sites.
  • DOT Auto Safety Hotline ’ Do you own a car or truck that you feel has a safety defect? If so, head to this hotline to gather information about safety problems and help identify these problems that sometimes lead to recalls.
  • SafetyInfo ’ This site not only contains information concerning traffic safety but every other kind of safety out there.
  • National Work Zone Safety Clearinghouse ’ Everything you always wanted to know about Work Zone Safety from the folks at the Texas Transportation Institute.
  • World Advocacy’’Automotive ’ A list of links to automotive advocacy organizations..
  • MotorZoo ’ Automotive Search Engine

School Bus Safety

Bicyclist, Skater, and Pedestrian Safety
  • Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute ’ is the helmet advocacy program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. We are a small, active, non’profit consumer’funded program acting as a clearinghouse and a technical resource for bicycle helmet information.
  • Bikes ’n’ Blades: The Safety Scene ’ This site reports results of observation studies and online surveys regarding skating and bicycle safety behavior. A photo library on cycling, skating, and driving is also included.
  • Charles River Wheelmen ’ The Charles River Wheelmen (CRW) is a group of active cyclists who get together for weekly rides and frequent social events in the Boston area.
  • Commuter Page Walking Links & Resources ’ Multiple links to other pedestrian friendly organizations. Most deal with communties which incorporate significant infrastructure & planning for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Cyber Cyclery ’ was started over four years ago with the concept of providing a resource for bicycle enthusiasts searching for information on the Internet. Since that time, Cyber Cyclery has grown into one of the most popular web sites for bicyclists.
  • European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is the worlds largest bicycle advocacy group with 52 member groups in 31 countries. If you’re against helmets, you’ll like this site.
  • International Bicycle Fund ’ The International Bicycle Fund is a non’governmental, nonprofit organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding. Major areas of activity are non’motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and cycle tourism, and cross’cultural, educational bicycle programs.
  • International Inline Skating Association ’ Information on safety and education for inline skaters.
  • League of American Bicyclists ’ The League of American Bicyclists was founded in 1880 as the League of American Wheelmen. It promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a more bicycle’friendly America. Membership includes 35,000 individuals, 450 recreational clubs, and 45 state and local advocacy organizations.
  • MassBike Online ’ MassBike, the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, the statewide bicycling advocacy organization, runs the annual MassBike Tour and Effective Cycling classes around the state.
  • National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety ’ The National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety is a publication of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation; the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and the Federal Highway Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • Perils for Pedestrians ’ This is a monthly cable television series promoting awareness of issues affecting the safety of people who walk.
  • WABA ’ Washington Area Bicyclist Association ’ This advocacy group has an excellent Web site with all kinds of resources for cyclists.
  • Walk San Diego ’ A regional coalition promoting "walkable communities"
  • Washington Area Rollerskaters ’ This is a great organization with lots of weekly skates for dedicated Washingtonians and visitors.
  • WHO Helmet Initiative ’ Among other things, this site has a great newsletter, called Headlines. Headlines is the official newsletter of the World Health Organization Helmet Initiative. It is published quarterly by the Center for Injury Control, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University.

International Traffic Safety Sites
  • Australian Automobile Association ’ Includes some useful information on motoring in Australia and some interesting crash test results.
  • Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety ’ A non’profit organization whose mission is to educate policymakers, lawmakers, regulators and the general public about a variety of motor vehicle occupant protection issues.
  • BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation ’ The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation works with families, communities and business partners to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes and injuries in BC.
  • FIA Foundation ’ A leading contributor to automotive safety and environmental research addressing a wide range of mobility issues and taking a lead in road safety campaigning through an international network of partners
  • Institute for Traffic Safety ’ Offering an integrated approach to traffic safety in the European Union and beyond.
  • Spain: Psychology and Road Safety ’ Information on research into the psychology of driving and accidents.
  • Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) ’ The mission of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is to reduce traffic related deaths and injuries. It achieves its mission by designing, promoting and implementing effective programs and policies, based on sound research.

Senior Driver Sites
  • Seniordrivers.org ’ The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s website on issues pertaining to seniors and their families. Driving tips, safety, and mobility alternatives are covered in detail. Multimedia enabled.
  • AARP ’ Home page of AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.
  • Administration on Aging ’ a collection of links and resources for seniors.
  • AgeNet ’ Article By Rod Clark: Making the "Key" Decision When should an older adult surrender their keys? Includes assessment and checklist, and methods to handle asking senior drivers to give up driving.
  • Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Driving ’ This is a booklet on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and how such degenerative diseases affect older person’s ability to drive.  Also includes a "contract" for the elderly person to complete with his/her family on driving. 
  • American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators ’ Homepage of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, a tax’exempt, nonprofit organization striving to develop model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. AAMVA is an educational organization which represents the state and provincial officials in the United States and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws.
  • American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials ’ The goal of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce the annual number of highway deaths by 5,000 to 7,000 and to do so cost effectively and in a manner acceptable to the general public. The site contains a fully searchable database about the many publications, programs and people concerned with highway safety. Users can also find current research on issues not directly related to the Safety Plan as well as national and statewide highway safety legislation.
  • American Highway Users Alliance ’ Homepage of the American Highway Users Alliance, also known as "The Highway Users". Organization dedicated to promoting and defending the role of motor vehicle transportation in providing U.S. mobility, economic growth, productivity improvements, defense, safety and individual freedom of choice.
  • American Occupational Therapy ’ Description, background, and registration information on the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Older Driver Screening and Evaluation online course. Available to registered participants 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, for 2 years (May 2003’May 2005). The exam is also available online at all times throughout the course.
  • Beverly Foundation ’ Homepage of the Beverly Foundation, which is an independent operating foundation, emphasizing research, demonstration and education efforts that contribute to the ability of older adults to continue living in the community as long as possible. The Beverly Foundation targets an audience of professionals, caregivers, family members and seniors themselves.
  • Bureau of Transportation Statistics ’ Homepage for the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a statistical agency established for data collection, analysis, reporting, and to ensure the most cost’effective use of transportation’monitoring resources.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Older Adult Drivers webpage. Containing older driver facts, ooccurences risk and protective factors of senior drivers.
  • Community Transportation Association ’ Homepage of the Community Transportation Association, a national, professional membership association of organizations and individuals committed to removing barriers to isolation and to improving mobility for all people.
  • Demand for Alternative Transportation to Grow As Americans Outlive Safe Driving Ability ’ Article advocating for additional means of transportation for seniors. 
  • Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully ’ This is a booklet entitled Driving Safely while Aging Gracefully, created by NHTSA.
  • Dimentia and Driving (University of Calgary) ’ Two articles on older drivers and dementia/Alzheimer’s disease
  • Easter Seals ’ Web page devoted to Transportation Solutions for Caregivers. Contains information on prevention of and ways to deal with agitation, as well as resources and product information.
  • ElderCare Locator ’ A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community’based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
  • Federal Transit Administration ’ Homepage of the Federal Transit Administration, containing information on public transit transportation and relevant news
  • FirstGov for Seniors ’ empowering citizens to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location via the Internet. This is a U.S. government run web site.
  • Full Circle of Care ’ A list of other websites which discuss driving safety as it relates to family members who are aging.
  • How’s My Driving? ’ A pdf file featuring a senior program sponsored by hows.com (How’s my driving. Com).  The brochure also describes ten steps seniors may follow in the program to better monitor their driving.
  • ITN America ’ The national transportation solution for seniors who no longer drive. ITN America has evolved from the Independent Transportation Network, a non’profit transportation service for seniors and people with visual impairments. Developed through research funded by the Federal Transit Administration, AARP, and the Transportation Research Board, the ITN is a model for consumer’oriented, community’based senior transit. The ITN incorporates the efficiency of mass transit through shared rides and advance planning.
  • Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ’ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers. For over 30 years the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been a leader in finding out what works and doesn’t work to prevent motor vehicle crashes in the first place and reduce injuries in the crashes that still occur. The Institute’s research focuses on countermeasures aimed at all three factors in motor vehicle crashes (human, vehicular, and environmental) and on interventions that can occur before, during, and after crashes to reduce losses.
  • Intervale Senior Services ’ YWCA of San Gabriel Valley’s Intervale Senior Services page. Since 1986, Intervale Senior Services Program has helped the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley reach out and embrace the aging members of the community with compassion and support, providing meals and a variety of other services to qualifying seniors in English, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese.
  • LA4Seniors ’ Dangerous driving and seniors section contains a plethora of tips to help seniors recognize when their driving skills are eroding. Also offers advice on nationwide programs to help senior drivers extend their "driving lifespan". Includes help for obtaining due process with the California DMV.
  • Medscape Resource Center for Seniors ’ collection of the latest medical and health news for seniors.
  • Michigan Area Agency on Aging 1’B: ’ A website designed for persons, age 60+, in six Michigan counties.  The website includes a section (Senior Driving Program) on senior driving with evaluation tips, rehabilitation programs, and safe driving tips.
  • Model Driver Screening and Evaluation Program ’ Three’volume document describing a model for new driver screening and evaluation program for older people
  • National Eye Institute ’ Homepage of the National Eye Institute (NEI), established by Congress in 1968 to protect and prolong the vision of the American people. As one of the Federal government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NEI conducts and supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. This research leads to sight’saving treatments, reduces visual impairment and blindness, and improves the quality of life for people of all ages. NEI’supported research has advanced our knowledge of how the visual system functions in health and disease.
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ’ Homepage of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation. NHTSA is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This is accomplished by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and through grants to state and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs. And also conducts research on driver behavior and traffic safety , to develop the most efficient and effective means of bringing about safety improvements.
  • National Institute on Aging’s "Age Page" ’ Age page from the National Institute on Aging provides statistics, information on senior driving, and links to other resources on aging.
  • National Personal Transportation Survey ’ The National Household Travel Survey 2001, is a combined effort of Federal Highway Administration’s Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey (NPTS) and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics American Travel Survey (ATS), which were conducted separately in previous years.
  • New Hampshire Older Driver Coalition ’ an independent volunteer group which has been in existence for over ten years, organized to advance and promote the awareness of the special issues surrounding older drivers, educate the general public about those issues and advocate for appropriate policies regarding older drivers. Membership is open to all interested persons.
  • Older Adults, Transportation, and Longevity ’ A fact sheet and outline of the AOA plan to improve safety conditions for senior drivers.
  • Physician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers ’ American Medical Association guidelines for physicians to help them medically assess the ability of older drivers to continue driving. Includes current screening laws and regulations from all 50 states (May 2003) as well as a comprehensive list of diseases which may impair driving.
  • Ride Connection, Inc. ’ Homepage of Ride Connection, Inc. a non’profit, community service organization offering assistance to persons with disabilities and senior citizens without alternative transportation in Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah and Washington Counties (Oregon).
  • Safe Roads for Seniors ’ A site advocating infrastructure changes to existing roadways to prevent accidents involving senior citizens, as opposed to limiting senior’s driving.  Provides information to contact local legislatures, Congress and other representatives.  
  • Safe Senior Citizen Driving ’ Guide from helpguide.org on safe senior driving tips, a few statistics on senior drivers, and provides links to other senior driving sites.
  • Scripps McDonald Center ’ Scripps McDonald Center is a nationally recognized non’profit organization dedicated to drug rehabilitation. This link focuses on senior health, with emphasis on health care guidelines for those over age 65.
  • Shepherd’s Center of the Northland ’
  • Shepherd’s Centers of America ’ Homepage of Shepherd’s Centers of America (SCA). An interfaith, not’for’profit umbrella organization that coordinates nearly 100 independent Shepherd’s Centers throughout the United States. The primary purpose of a Shepherd’s Center is to enrich the later years with opportunities for service to others, self’expression, meaningful work, and close friendships. An equally important goal is to help older adults remain independent in their own living situation as long as they choose.
  • Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association ’ Homepage of the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA), a non’profit trade association of and for the private passenger transportation industry. Their extensive membership spans the globe to include 1,100 taxicab companies, executive sedan and limousine services, airport shuttle fleets, non’emergency medical transportation companies, and paratransit services.
  • The Roadway Safety Foundation ’ Homepage of the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF), one of the few national organizations solely dedicated to reducing highway deaths and injuries by improving the physical characteristics of America’s roadways ’ design and engineering, operating conditions, removal of roadside hazards, and the effective use of safety features. RSF works to attain its goals by building awareness through media campaigns and outreach activities, developing educational materials and forming roadway safety partnerships between the private and public sectors. It is a private non’profit 501(c)(3) organization chartered in 1997 by the American Highway Users Alliance.
  • Transportation Research Board ’ Homepage of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a unit of the National Research Council, a private, nonprofit institution that is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. The Board’s mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation by stimulating and conducting research, facilitating the dissemination of information, and encouraging the implementation of research results.
  • Travel Reimbursement and Information Program (T.R.I.P.) ’ Homepage of Living Partnership’s T.R.I.P. program, TRIP is short for the Transportation Reimbursement and Information Project. TRIP is an award winning, nationally acclaimed, social transportation program that compliments rail, fixed route and special public transportation services to the elderly and disabled in Riverside County, California.
  • Understanding Senior Transportation: Report and Analysis of a Survey of Consumers 50+ ’ AARP report on senior driving and transportation changes
  • US Department of Transportation ’ Homepage of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a part of the Department of Transportation headquartered in Washington, D.C., with field offices across the United States. The FHWA performs its mission through providing federal financial assistance to the States to construct and improve the National Highway System, urban and rural roads, and bridges. The program provides funds for general improvements and development of safe highways and roads. And by providing access to and within national forests, national parks, Indian reservations and other public lands by preparing plans, letting contracts, supervising construction facilities, and conducting bridge inspections and surveys.
  • WA Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation (ACCT) ’ Website for the Washington State Agency Council on Coordinated Transportation (ACCT), a Council of state agencies, transportation providers, consumer advocates, and legislators with the mission to: Promote the coordination of transportation for people with special transportation needs, provide an institutional framework for discussing issues and initiating change, report to the legislature and recommend legislative remedies.

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