Allentown, PA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: The city will install a flashing midblock crosswalk signal near housing for older adults on 14th Street. The signal will alert drivers sooner and help residents cross safely when visiting nearby shops and services.

Missoula, MT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: Missoula In Motion addressed speeding and unsafe crossings on neighborhood greenways that older adults and other residents use to reach schools, parks and local services. Although the city had installed traffic calming features, conflicts between drivers and people walking continued, especially at busy intersections. The project added two artist-designed street murals at key crossings, created with hands-on help from residents during an open streets event and volunteer paint days that included older adults. The murals increased visibility and signaled that the streets are shared spaces, prompting drivers to slow and pay attention. One community leader said, "This intersection has become the primary crossing zone for kids coming to and from school... the mural is helping to make it a safer street." The changes made crossings feel more predictable and comfortable for people of all ages and strengthened community support for ongoing traffic safety efforts.

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Bensenville, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: This project will enhance pedestrian safety at busy intersections by adding warning surfaces, clearer crosswalks and benches. This will make it easier and safer for older adults and those with mobility or vision challenges to cross.