Why Do Seniors Still Jaywalk On Singapore Roads Despite Safer Crossings? | Talking Point
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In 2025, 247 elderly pedestrians were involved in traffic accidents - up almost 22% in a year. This comes despite more than a decade of efforts to make streets safer, from Silver Zones to Friendly Streets. So why are accidents still rising? Talking Point investigates the risks elderly pedestrians face, and why some continue to make dangerous choices on the road. We observe seniors taking shortcuts across busy streets and find that 101 of the 247 elderly pedestrians involved in accidents were jaywalking. But is it simply risky behaviour, or is there more behind these choices? Steven Chia dons a geriatric suit to experience how ageing affects mobility, vision and awareness, and discovers why even walking an extra 60 metres to a crossing can become a burden. A controlled simulation reveals how slower movement and reaction times leave older pedestrians with far less room for error. As Singapore becomes a super-aged society, what will it take to keep elderly pedestrians safe? Should seni
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