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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Walkability
└ Walkability
This project will engage older adult volunteers to conduct two walk audits in high-traffic zones located near grocery stores in Central and South Austin.
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Birmingham, AL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: The project will increase walkability in Birmingham neighborhoods by using walk audits to evaluate them. The data will be shared with community groups so they can see the challenges that residents aged 50 face, and highlight the need for safer, more accessible streets, sidewalks, paths and trails.
Taunton, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: This project will conduct three walk audits in a business district to identify the best route for a three-mile walking path to encourage recreation, physical fitness and tourism.
Victor, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Walkability
Description: This project will conduct four walk audits in an area known for heavy automobile traffic, with a goal of providing safer and more accessible opportunities for walking and biking to the village commercial district.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety
Description: Travel training camps will familiarize older residents with public transit and other transportation options to help them get around without driving. The camps are day-long outings providing hands-on experience with biking, public transit, using scooters and walking.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Improved wayfinding
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