December 04, 2023 - Mechanicsburg, PA
Shapiro Administration kicked off Older Driver Safety Week by highlighting the resources the Commonwealth provides older drivers to address the unique challenges they face. A quarter of Pennsylvania's licensed drivers are 65 years of age or older, underscoring the critical need for these resources. Pennsylvania has a network of shared-ride service providers dedicated to keeping older adults mobile, safe, and engaged in their community. This free transportation program allows citizens aged 65 or older to ride for free on a local, fixed-route service whenever local public transportation is operating. During FY 2022-23, there were more than 2.2 million Senior Shared Rides. "Mobility is essential to quality of life at any age," said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll. "While many older drivers have a lifetime of valuable driving experience to draw from, PennDOT continually seeks to balance the safety of our roadways with the need for independence and autonomy." Speakers Include: Karl Brummer, President and CEO of Messiah Lifeways Mike Rebert, Deputy Secretary for Highway AdministrationJason Kavulich, Secretary of AgingLt. Adam Reed, PSP Communications Director Jodi Frantz, Department of Aging Chief of Staff Jim Fish, American Association of Retired Persons Driver Safety Representative Fritzi Schrefler, PennDOT Engineering District 8 Safety Press Officer
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