Stockton, NJ

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: The Partnership set out to understand safety issues along a 12-mile stretch of the Delaware River Scenic Byway, where cyclists faced hazards such as debris, cracked pavement and faded markings that forced riders, including older adults, into traffic. Volunteers completed 34 audits, documenting conditions across three segments and noting that while many riders enjoyed the route for recreation and commuting, problems like fallen branches and drainage issues created real risks. One rider described ending up in the emergency room after hitting a branch on the shoulder. The project produced clear recommendations for permanent "share the road" signage, more frequent debris removal, better maintenance and guidance for less experienced riders to use the adjacent canal trail. These findings will be shared with municipalities and land managers to help improve safety for the long term.

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Brainerd, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: A community bike audit will review routes linking neighborhoods, downtown, parks and regional trails in Brainerd. Resident input will help identify realistic improvements that strengthen safe bike connections.

Hartford, CT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Community bike audits will take place at high-risk Hartford locations identified through injury and crash data. The audits will highlight safety concerns and guide updates that strengthen bike infrastructure and safer riding conditions.