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Georgia Bikes (2023) Print
2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
Project Category
Transportation
└ Engaging people in transportation options/safety
└ Engaging people in transportation options/safety
Dangerous corridors like Baxter Street put older adults and other vulnerable road users at risk, yet traditional crash screenings rarely include local insight. Georgia Bikes piloted a new approach combining data analysis with community input, hosting public sessions and a safety workshop at a nearby center. The project produced an Enhanced Crash Screening Toolkit and a report of community-backed solutions shared with the state transportation department. These efforts aim to prompt safer infrastructure statewide and equip residents with practical strategies to navigate high-risk areas.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
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