Rural Older Adult Driver Tailored Research-Integrated Plan (ROAD TRIP)

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• Creators:
  Wotring, Brian M ; Antin, Jon ; Hankey, Jon
• Corporate Creators:
  Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility, North Carolina A&T State University ; Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Aged Drivers Community Action Programs Community Outreach Program Driver Assessment Highway Safety Naturalistic Driving Older Adult Driver Safety Public Participation Rural Areas Rural Mobility Tailored Solution Traffic Safety

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• Publication/ Report Number:
  CATM-2024-R4-VTTI
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final Report: Oct 2021 – Dec 2023
• Corporate Publisher:
  Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility, North Carolina A&T State University
• Abstract:
  The objective of this work was to draw upon prior research to support rural older drivers by identifying unmet needs and current limitations, then providing customized mobility plans. A customized algorithm was devised to provide a series of probes and discussion points, along with predetermined interventions, to explore at a consultation meeting with the participant. Phase 1 used naturalistic driving data along with other assessments, while Phase 2 uses a standardized test route and a cellphone-based app to perform driving assessments. When considering those that either marked strongly agree or somewhat agree to key exit interview questions, the following findings become apparent; 89% felt well-being increased as a result of the program; 100% felt the program was worthwhile; 100% would like to continue with the program; 89% would recommend the program to others The ROAD TRIP program revealed an opportunity for improvement in working with older adult drivers. The progression from Phase 1 to Phase 2 highlighted the need for streamlined processes to expand to a larger audience. Regardless of the driving data methodology employed, participants spoke highly of the program, which highlights both the need for continued use and for further expansion, potentially with the aid of other organizations.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  69A3551747125
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77189/dot_77189_DS1.pdf
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