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Local governments should adopt curb management policies and practices that prioritize the safety of all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Intentional planning is needed to balance the need for micromobility devices (including e-scooters, e-bikes, and dockless bike shares) with the goal of ensuring safe passage for all.

Policymakers should ensure that personal delivery devices are deployed in a manner that supports pedestrian safety and accessibility, including for older adults and people with disabilities.

Congress should provide financial incentives for design modifications that improve the travel environment for older adults.

Traffic enforcement practices should be administered equitably, regardless of demographic or socioeconomic factors. 

The federal government should require state CSBG and SSBG officials to consult with state and local agencies and organizations representing older people and other groups served by the programs.

A variety of government policies and employer practices safeguard the rights of workers to fair treatment, safety in the workplace, and a measure of financial security.

All levels of government have developed standards and guidance to ensure fair employment practices. They address wages, working conditions, and other aspects of work.

Policymakers should explore new, more consumer-centered systems for providing low-income assistance. 

The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to further budgetary decisions that reflect the needs of all members of society.