Tag: pedestrian safety
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Senior Pedestrian Safety Tips
Seniors 65 years and older represent about a third of all pedestrian fatalities across the state. The Hawai‘i State Department of Transportation’s Walk Wise Hawaii program launched a partnership with First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) to stress the importance of visibility while walking — day or night. Most pedestrian crashes occur between 6 pm…
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Honolulu Commits to Being ‘Age-Friendly’
The Age-Friendly Honolulu Initiative has a vision to create a livable city that is inclusive to persons of all ages and abilities. For our kūpuna, the initiative strives to maximize opportunities for active aging, independence and community engagement. Since 2014, the Age-Friendly Honolulu Initiative, supported by Mayor Caldwell and AARP Hawaii, has involved hundreds of…