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West Sacramento, CA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: The City of West Sacramento wanted to improve older adults' ability to move independently around the community. First, the City identified barriers that kept residents from embracing new transportation services. Then they set out to make older adults aware of local rideshare and bikeshare offerings. To help older adults understand their options, the City held one-on-one trainings with individuals, as well as group training sessions. Additionally, they mailed informational fliers to residents. Data gathered during the pilot project enabled city staff to better understand how to structure programs in the future to maximize ridership among people of all ages. It also expanded many older adults' ability to run errands, meet up with friends and travel to medical appointments. Now we have options, one resident told city planners.
Chicago, IL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: This project established a new program to provide taxi and ride-sharing services to older adults in need of transportation assistance.
Rochester, NY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options
Description: This volunteer driver program will provide transportation for older adults, allowing them to attend medical appointments, shop for groceries and run errands. In addition, volunteers will accompany older residents for outpatient medical procedures.
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Thermopolis, WY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: This project will conduct three educational training workshops for older adults and their families, focusing on making homes safer and encouraging family involvement.
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