How can we reduce casualties when there are greater numbers of more vulnerable older adults using our roads? How can we enable greater numbers of older people to stay safe on our roads? How can and should existing interventions be adjusted to cater for an ageing population?
Background
The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Improving Safety for Older Public Transport Users
Older people generally become more dependent upon public transport in later life as their ownership and use of passenger cars becomes more difficult. Therefore, it is necessary that they perceive the public transport sys...
Funded by: MRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project partially answers the question by examining how injuries are caused in accidents involving public transport vehicles and how injuries could be prevented by engineering solutions. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.
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Systematic and orchestrated deployment of safety solutions in complex urban environments for ageing and vulnerable societies
The emergence of complex urban mobility environments where unknown interactions between different types of VRUs and between VRUs and motorised vehicles poses the need for a clear understanding of user behaviours, fair an...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on deploying safety solutions for ageing and vulnerable societies to reduce casualties on roads, specifically targeting vulnerable road users.
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RoadRadar
Road traffic incidents involving vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists) are the 8th leading cause of death globally and according to WHO, around 1.4 million deaths occur each year. In Great Brita...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses road safety solutions for vulnerable road users, but focuses more on technology for communication between vehicles and road users rather than overall safety interventions for older adults.