Wichita Falls, TX

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Bike audits will identify safety and access barriers on local streets. Recommendations will support age-friendly upgrades that make biking more comfortable for the community as a whole.

Memphis, TN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Bike audits will assess safety around Overton Park routes used by cyclists. Community meetings will share findings with city officials for future planning.

Pine Bluff, AR

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Cyclists in Pine Bluff faced safety risks from the lack of bike lanes, limiting options for active transportation. To address this, the city held three bike audits in the regional park, engaging older adults to identify hazards and shape plans. The audits set goals for adding bike lanes and created a safe space for residents age 50-plus to ride. Findings will guide funding requests for bike lanes and ramps, and the effort sparked interest in future cycling events. One participant said she hopes for more opportunities to "ride and fellowship," underscoring the project's role in promoting safety and social connection.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.