Brookfield, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Cycle Brookfield addressed bicycle safety concerns along several north-south corridors where crashes were concentrated. These concerns created added risk for residents who bike for daily travel, including older adults. The group organized three structured bike audits that brought together volunteers of different ages and abilities to document conditions and identify hazards. Using a standardized audit approach, participants developed specific recommendations such as improved crossings, clearer signage and better connections, then presented those findings to village leaders ahead of planned roadway resurfacing. The project built local capacity by training residents to spot safety issues and contribute meaningfully to transportation decisions. With audit recommendations already under review for upcoming projects, the work is positioned to influence near term street improvements and strengthen ongoing collaboration between Cycle Brookfield and local officials.

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Aurora, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Digital navigation skills

Description: Weekly computer readiness sessions will teach older adults how to use phones, computers and online services. These skills will help participants stay connected and manage health care and daily needs.