Chapel Hill, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Transportation Systems Change

Description: Frequent crashes on high-injury corridors put pedestrians, especially older adults, at risk when walking to transit or community centers. To address this, the town piloted traffic calming measures including modular refuge islands, a traffic circle and a chicane near key locations. It also hosted a Vision Zero Community Safety Festival and outreach events to educate residents and gather input. These efforts improved safety and accessibility, energized community engagement and accelerated adoption of an updated Traffic Calming Policy, laying the foundation for broader Vision Zero initiatives.

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Chapel Hill, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: The town will install a marked crosswalk with flashing signals, lighting and ADA-compliant curb ramps. The improvements will support safer access to nearby housing and transit stops.