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Decatur, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

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Evansville, IN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will involve a walk audit covering 63 blocks, 72 intersections and several trails to ensure safe, accessible routes for older adults. With 30 volunteers, the project will identify sidewalk issues to help prioritize repairs.

Cairo, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: A series of walk audits will identify viable locations to install benches. The seating will offer residents a place to meet up or wait for rides during community activities.

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New York, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: This project will map the walkability and accessibility of three New York City neighborhoods. The data will be shared with city officials, the community, and local businesses to discuss improvements.

New York, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Reconnect Communities

Description: Transportation Alternatives will host three walk audits in South Bronx communities to address the impact of major roadways. These events will be family-friendly scavenger hunts that highlight key locations, promote climate resiliency, and improve access to green spaces.

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