Lincoln, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Bikeability

Description: Older adults in Lincoln faced barriers to bike share, from safety concerns to cost and lack of education. BikeLNK addressed these challenges through its Bike Share for All program, hosting four citywide events to teach bike share basics, demonstrate pedal-assist bikes and offer discounted memberships. The project also launched a Bike Share Ambassador program, training seven volunteers-most age 50-plus-to promote biking in their communities. These efforts expanded awareness and built a foundation for ongoing engagement. As one ambassador shared, "I encourage everyone to take advantage of the program... It's a wonderful opportunity for exercise and for the reduction of air pollution."

Lincoln, NE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Engaging people in transportation options/safety

Description: This project will offer public education for people age 50 and over through six in-person trainings and translated educational videos. Participants will learn to use public transit and bike share programs.