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Tucson, AZ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Bikeability
Description: Older adults with disabilities in Southern Arizona faced barriers to exercise and recreation, limiting opportunities for health and social connection. To address this, the organization launched the Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center, installing storage containers and creating a wheelchair-accessible site with a fleet of adaptive bikes. More than 300 people, including 200 age 50-plus, have used the center for rides and training. Participants report renewed confidence and joy. One woman, age 72, said she now feels supported and can ride with friends again.
Powder Springs, GA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Bikeability
Description: Downtown lacked infrastructure that encouraged biking, limiting active transportation options for older adults and other residents. The city installed five permanent bike racks in key locations, each designed as public art through a partnership with local artists and schools. These racks make biking more practical and add visual appeal to the town center. The project promotes healthy, car-free travel and strengthens placemaking efforts, sparking community pride and inspiring future art and mobility initiatives.
Dover, DE
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Bikeability
Description: Cyclists in Dover often lacked a way to fix minor bike issues, discouraging rides and leaving older adults stranded. The city installed three repair stations at Silver Lake Park, Schutte Park and the public library, each equipped with tools and a pump for quick fixes. These stations make cycling safer and more practical, encouraging riders to use park and library routes. It also supported Dover's broader bike-friendly plans to help older adults maintain active lifestyles.
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Cedar City, UT
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Public or private transit access
Description: Downtown Cedar City lacked seating and bike facilities, limiting access and discouraging gathering. The project installed four benches, ADA-compliant picnic tables at the farmers market and bike racks in high-traffic areas. These improvements created comfortable resting spots and secure bike parking. More people have been drawn to events and businesses, and the upgrades have encouraged active transportation and strengthened the area's role as a cultural hub. Residents praised the improvements, noting the heavy-duty benches and tables make it easier to stay and enjoy entertainment.
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