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San Antonio, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: Large‑scale public art will be installed to make a historic neighborhood safer and more walkable. Murals and placemaking will slow traffic, increase visibility and create welcoming routes for older pedestrians while supporting local businesses.

Lincoln, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: Crews will build a permanent pedestrian refuge island within an existing crosswalk. The island will allow people to cross in stages, improve driver visibility and make crossing the busy roadway safer.

Williston, ND

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: The city will test traffic circles at three local intersections that are difficult to cross on foot. Crews will collect speed and traffic data before and after installation and survey nearby residents to assess whether the design improves safety and traffic flow.

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Marion, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: The Council on Aging expanded medical rides so older adults could reach out-of-county appointments in a region with limited transit and few alternatives. Using lift-equipped vehicles, the team delivered thousands of trips, including dozens of out-of-county rides each month. They tracked one-way trips, mileage and unique riders. The donation-based model removed financial screening and raised awareness as demand grew. The program prompted multi-year contracts through 2027 to continue out-of-county trips, improving access to health care, reducing isolation and helping riders keep treatment schedules.

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Marion, OH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Many training sessions will teach older adults and partners how to identify home hazards and implement safety solutions. Select households will also receive simple home modifications to support safer living.

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