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Winona, MS

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: On-demand rides will be provided across multiple rural counties to help adults over 50 reach medical care, groceries and services. Expanded transit access will reduce long travel gaps for people who live far from stores and clinics.

Vincennes, IN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: An existing transportation booking portal will be improved to allow community agencies to schedule rides for older adults. Easier coordination will reduce missed appointments and transportation confusion.

Washington, DC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Expansion and enhancement of transportation options

Description: Targeted outreach will expand awareness of a coordinated senior transportation service across Washington neighborhoods. Better connections will help more older adults reach food, services and activities.

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Burnsville, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018

Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement

Description: Burnsville city staff identified four crosswalks in need of safety improvements. To make the crossings safter for people on foot, they installed flashing beacons, which pedestrians activate by pushing a button. The flashing lights alter drivers to people crossing the street, prompting them to slow down. They also repainted pavement striping, added signage and improved sidewalks to make them ADA-accessible. To evaluate the efficacy of the changes, the City conducted a pedestrian study after installation. The City is now working to educate drivers about the beacons and crosswalk safety.

Eden Prairie, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Lifelong housing and accessibility

Description: A home-sharing program will connect adults age 55-plus who have extra space with renters looking for affordable housing. Matches are designed to support shared living through companionship, light household help and rental income.

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