Hardin, MT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: An ADA accessible ramp, sidewalk connection, lighting and marked parking will be added in the downtown plaza area. These improvements will make it easier for people with mobility needs to attend events and move safely between main streets and public spaces.

Miami, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: Residents of Miami's Little Havana neighborhood wanted to improve the transit experience for the area's older adults. To do this, Urban Health Partnerships installed a dozen single and double-seat benches under shade trees near high-ridership bus and trolley stops. Little Havana residents use public transit at three times the rate of Miami-Dade County's general populace. Organizers say the new benches provide a welcome place to rest as they walk through the community or wait for transit.

Winona, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Public or private transit access

Description: Central Mississippi Inc. tackled the lack of reliable rides that left many older adults in rural areas missing care, struggling with groceries and losing control over daily schedules. The project provided on-demand trips for people age 50-plus, easing financial strain and helping riders reach medical appointments and stores without relying on others. Three community events built social connection, and volunteers spread the word about available services. One participant receiving cancer treatment described feeling supported throughout a full-day outing. The effort spurred resident interest and encouraged officials to explore sustaining shared transportation.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.