December 05, 2024 - Mechanicsburg, PA
With drivers 65 years of age and older on the rise in Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration hosted an event today at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg to highlight the unique challenges faced by older drivers during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, and emphasize the resources the Administration offers to provide accessible and flexible transportation alternatives to older adults."Mobility is essential to quality of life at any age," said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Executive Deputy Secretary Larry Shifflet. "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." LIST OF SPEAKERSKarl Brummer, President and CEO of Messiah LifewaysLarry Shifflet, Executive Deputy Secretary PennDOT Steven Horner, Deputy Secretary with the PA Department of Aging Lt. Adam Reed, PSP Communications DirectorDavid Buono, Deputy Commissioner for Market Regulation for the PA Insurance Dept.Ted Leonard, Director of the PA American Automobile Association FederationJim Fish, Driver Safety Representative for the American Association of Retired Persons