Berlin, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: Older adults in the region often had to walk along fast, complex roadways to reach food and medical care. Many lacked access to a vehicle, making unsafe intersections a daily barrier. The Council used new traffic calming equipment to stage a pop-up at a busy Jackson intersection They temporarily converted a confusing Y-shaped layout into a clearer T-intersection with added crossings, lane markings and reclaimed space for public use with benches and tables. The demonstration helped residents and leaders visualize safer designs and showed how reducing conflict points can improve comfort for people walking or cycling. The project has increased interest in similar pop-ups across the region, and the reusable equipment will support ongoing demonstrations that inform future planning and possible capital improvements.

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Ballinger, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: Temporary crosswalks, curb extensions, ramp upgrades and traffic-calming signs will be added near a future park site. The demonstration will make walking feel safer and help test designs before permanent street changes are implemented.

Emmett, ID

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: This project will widen sidewalks and install head-out angled parking in historic downtown Emmett. These upgrades will enhance safety and walkability, benefiting older adults and strengthening the local economy.