Los Angeles, CA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: Older adults faced safety risks when parked cars blocked visibility at crosswalks, even after a new daylighting law was adopted. Outreach was challenging in communities experiencing fear and disruption tied to enforcement activity. Los Angeles Walks used small, trust-based workshops and walk audits to explain daylighting through arts-based activities and bilingual discussion rather than ticketing. One organizer noted that older adults still found ways to lead quiet, neighbor-to-neighbor education. The project strengthened understanding of daylighting and supported continued advocacy for safer intersections.

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Randolph, VT

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: This project will enhance pedestrian safety at key downtown crosswalks by installing a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and safety flags.

Liberty, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Pedestrian Safety

Description: The project will build a looped sidewalk connecting parking areas to a new bandshell in Freedom Park. The walkway will provide safe and accessible access to park activities for all users.