17th Annual California Senior Injury Prevention Educational Forum

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1 17th Annual California Senior Injury Prevention Educational Forum Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Senior Injury Prevention Partnership June 6,

2 Pedestrian Safety Workshop Grant funding provided to UC San Diego from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

3 Introduction D. R. Ike Iketani Assistant Chief, (RET.) California Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Consultant TREDS Program 3

4 Goal for Today Learn strategies to be a safer pedestrian 4

5 What You Will Learn The problem Risk factors Defensive walking strategies Street safety 5

6 Older Adults & Driving Older adults often outlive their driving abilities Men by 6 years Women by 10 years Problems that can impact driving Reduced vision Cognitive impairment Decreased strength and mobility Other medical conditions and medications

7 Modes of Transportation Percent of Trips 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Driver Ride in car Walk Transit/Taxi 0% Driver Age Group 7

8 Reasons to Walk Transportation Convenience Enjoyment Promotes health 8

9 THE PROBLEM 9

10 The Facts Region People 65 Years of Age or Older Percent of Population Percent of Pedestrian Deaths United States California San Diego County Seniors have one of the highest collision rates in San Diego County 10

11 In the News 83-year-old fatally struck while attempting to cross highway 92-year-old woman critically injured crossing mid-block 73-year-old suffered serious injuries hit by delivery truck driver distracted by GPS 11

12 RISK FACTORS 12

13 Risk Factors Pedestrian Drivers Environment 13

14 Pedestrian 14

15 Pedestrian Risks Law violations Distractions Walking speed Health issues 15

16 True or False Pedestrians always have the right of way FALSE 16

17 Pedestrian Faulted Collisions In the City of San Diego, pedestrians are at fault 40% of the time Improper mid-block crossing Improper intersection crossing Pedestrian in roadway Other 17

18 Law Violations 66% of pedestrian deaths were at non-intersection locations 18

19 What is Jaywalking? Crossing the street between two controlled intersections 20

20 Distractions 21

21 What Could Distract You? Cell phone use Carrying items Reading Taking pictures Canes/walkers Eating Drinking Pets Grandchildren Talking Earphones Other pedestrians 22

22 A Tragic Incident 23

23 Walking Speed Most lights timed for 4 feet/second Age Average Walking Speed feet/second feet/second feet/second At this rate, some of us are still in cross walks when countdown ends 24

24 How s Your Health? Eyesight and hearing Reflexes and reaction Medications 25

25 Alcohol 1 in 3 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes are under the influence of alcohol 26

26 Maintaining Balance & Fitness Avoid loss of Muscle mass Bone mass Flexibility Strength Reduce risk for falls 27

27 Environment 28

28 Environmental Risks Time and weather Other road users Road hazards 29

29 True or False? Most pedestrian fatalities occur during the evening or late night 30

30 Time of Day 31

31 Other Road Users Bicyclists Skateboarders Pets Hoverboarders Distracted Pedestrians 32

32 Road Hazards Curbs Uneven sidewalks Potholes Cracks Yellow pedestrian bumps 33

33 Other Hazards Unfinished sidewalk Construction Obstruction Mother Nature! 34

34 Drivers 35

35 How Drivers Put You at Risk Distractions Visibility Speed 36

36 Cell Phone Distraction Drivers on cell phones look at, but fail to see up to 50 percent of the information in their driving environment 37

37 Tunnel Vision 38

38 Inattention Blindness 39

39 When Can Drivers See You? How many runners? At what distance did you see them? 40

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41 Can the Driver Stop in Time? car can t stop until 200 feet 40 mph without reflective gear with reflective gear 42

42 How Speed Can Affect You 43

43 DEFENSIVE WALKING 44

44 Strategies Prepare for your walk Follow the rules of the road Anticipate other road users 45

45 Prepare for Your Walk Dress for Safety Comfortable shoes Bright colored clothing during the day Retro-reflective clothing at night 46

46 Being Seen 47

47 Safety Gear 48

48 There s More You Can Do Avoid alcohol and/or drugs Use mobility aids as needed Carry personal identification Be predictable Inform others where you go 49

49 Road ID App Allows others to identify your location 50

50 Follow the Rules of the Road Walk on the sidewalk Only cross at designated areas Use pedestrian push buttons 51

51 Anticipate Other Road Users Look left, right, left again Stop, turn, look and listen Make eye contact with drivers Watch for cars going in reverse Wait for vehicles to make complete stops 52

52 Always Be Alert 53

53 Not Everyone Is So Lucky 54

54 What Went Wrong? 55

55 STREET SAFETY 56

56 Cars Making Left Turns 57

57 Left Turn Crash 58

58 Cars Turning Right 59

59 Parking Lots 60

60 Is it OK to Start Crossing? YES 61

61 Is it OK to Start Crossing? NO 62

62 Is it OK to Start Crossing? NO 63

63 Is it OK to Start Crossing? NO 64

64 INTERSECTIONS: Unmarked, Controlled 65

65 INTERSECTIONS: Unmarked, Uncontrolled 66

66 INTERSECTIONS: Marked, Controlled 67

67 INTERSECTIONS: Pedestrian Scramble 68

68 INTERSECTIONS: Pedestrian Islands 69

69 Pedestrian Signs 70

70 Crossing the Street Safely 71

71 WALKING ASSESSMENT 72

72 Making It Personal Your habits Your health Your walking speed Potential Risk 1. Do you jaywalk? 2. Do you ignore traffic signals? 3. Do you use a cell phone while walking? 4. Do you wear dark clothing while walking at dawn or night? 5. Do you walk while under the influence of alcohol? 6. Do you take medications that make you drowsy or unbalanced? 7. Have you fallen in the past or been told you are at risk for falling? 8. Are you a slow walker? TEST: Mark two lines 10 feet part Time yourself walking there and back Answer yes if longer than 5 seconds 73

73 Walking Test 10 feet Can you walk 20 feet in 5 seconds? 74

74 Ensure Your Safety Be a defensive walker Follow rules of the road Assume drivers do not see you 75

75 For More Information Contact us: Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) at: (858) or 7 6

76 Questions?