This video is an overview of what Transportation Alternatives, New York State Department of Health, NYC DOT, community groups, and elected officials are doing to promote safe streets for seniors.
Archive for the ‘Elderly & Disabled’ Category
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Making Streets Safer for Seniors
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NYS DOT Commissioner, Astrid Glynn
An interview with New York State DOT Commissioner, Astrid Glynn.
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Portland, Ore. – Older Adults Bike Program
Seniors in Portland ride three-wheeled trikes thanks to a program by the Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT).
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Greenwich Street
A popular crosswalk (at Greenwich and Duane Streets) used by children, the elderly and families walking to Washington Market Park is constantly ignored by motorists. The dangerous situation has been the target of reforms by local schools and community organizations, including The Washington Market Park Board. The Park Board has formed the "Tribeca Kids Safety [...]
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Jan Gehl in Times Square
Jan Gehl (Gehl Architects) and Mark Gorton discuss the potential for pedestrian-friendly changes in Times Square.
