Education

For Drivers

This educational website includes:

Steps outlining how to buy a new or used car
Instructions on what to do in an emergency situation or in inclement weather
Resources explaining how mature drivers and their families can prepare for and adapt to changes in driving habits that are necessary as the result of the aging process
Tools that teen drivers and their parents can use to promote safer driving practices
Senior Driver Training at O'Bleness Hospital

For Transit Users

This educational website includes:

Tips for taking public transportation for mature consumers.
Videos from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) explaining how to plan a bus trip, how to ride the bus, and how to access additional services.
Documents that explain the rights and responsibilities of riders under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
ADA pocket guides for Transit and Motorcoach Operators.

For Cyclists & Pedestrians

This educational website includes:

Information on how to walk and bike safely in small towns, suburbs, or big cities.
Videos for adults and children from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on bicycle safety.
Materials for parents and caregivers to prevent child bicycle crashes.
Links to training materials and educational resources available through the League of American Bicyclists and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.

For Mobility Advocates

This educational website includes:

Videos explaining how transportation planning and Mobility Management work.
Surveys designed to improve walkability in communities.
Guides for cycling advocates to plan and promote safety and awareness programs.
Documents outlining how to plan and fund community transportation programs for people with disabilities.
Materials and toolkits outlining lifelong mobility practices for aging community members.

Our educational websites contain links to videos, brochures and other materials designed to help individuals and families in Athens County learn more about transportation issues. Materials are available to view and/or download. Adobe Acrobat Reader will allow you to view and print the PDF files. You can download a FREE copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website. After downloading and installing Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can click on a hyperlink to view and/or print your selected document.