This meeting's topic is safe senior mobility. Each RSTF meeting focuses on a critical road safety issue facing the Delaware Valley region. These topics are selected using a data driven process that draws on best practices from the state and federal DOTs. This meeting will feature presentations on safe senior mobility. Following the presentations, RSTF members will break into groups to brainstorm ways to address safe senior mobility in the region. Lunch is provided for attendees at the conclusion of the meeting.
Established in September 2005, the Regional Safety Task Force brings together a multi-disciplinary group of professionals to identify safety goals, strategies and resources. The goal of the Task Force is to build and maintain effective partnerships with the purpose of reaching zero casualties from crashes in the region.
Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Emphasis Area Focus: Safe Senior Mobility
- Dr. Anne Mitchell, Jefferson University
Dr. Mitchell will discuss research relating to safe senior walkability, particularly in relation to built environment factors. - Tim Evans, New Jersey Future
Mr. Evans will present on "Creating Places to Age in New Jersey," a methodology to rate the "age-friendliness" of towns based on land use patterns.
3. Action Item Development Breakout Session
4. Member Updates and Open Forum
5. Additional RSTF/DVRPC Updates
6. Conclusion
LUNCH- Provided for all attendees.
RSTF Goal: To reduce roadway crashes and eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from crashes in the Delaware Valley