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Milliken, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Bilingual walk audits and placemaking activities will examine walkability in rural Milliken. Community input will guide improvements that support safer movement for older adults.
Houston, TX
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Two walk audits will examine a short corridor connecting older adults to local community services. Resident input will guide the placement of lighting and rest stops.
Barberton, OH
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Several walk audits will examine walkability conditions in Barberton’s Ward 6. Volunteer training will support accurate audits that highlight needed pedestrian improvements.
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Hinesburg, VT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Roadway/sidewalks/crosswalk improvement
Description: Residents of Kelley's Field, an affordable housing community for older adults, faced safety risks crossing busy Route 116 to reach essential services. Cathedral Square installed a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the crosswalk, making pedestrians more visible to drivers. The improvement enhances access to public transportation, groceries and community resources, helping residents stay connected and reducing isolation. Residents expressed excitement about using the new signal, which offers a safer way to navigate their town.
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Burlington, VT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety
Description: The city will purchase electric bikes and host guided training sessions so older adults and English learners can safely try assisted cycling. The effort will help participants learn about biking options and reduce reliance on driving for short trips.
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