Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
4/4/2012

Lead Agency: Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging

Government Agency

Action Plan Download

Macon Bibb County developed its action plan in collaboration with the AARP Georgia, addressing major discrepancies in transportation, social isolation and improving outdoor spaces. The county action plan commits Macon Bibb to constructing a new senior center, and planning for more older adult and family-type activities in public parks. Macon-Bibb County coordinated with the Macon Transit Authority to identify needed enhancements in public transportation, and provide more transportation options for the community. The plan also commits to enhancing street safety for older adults.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Outdoor Spaces

    Program additional activities for older adults and families in public parks and a new county senior center.

  2. Housing

    Collaborate with developers to increase accessibility for older adults through universal design in new construction and development projects.

  3. Transportation

    Enhance pedestrian infrastructure through a sidewalk study to determine the best placement for crosswalks, signals, and sidewalks. Identify enhancements in public transportation, including the purchase of a more fuel efficient bus fleet.

Progress Report Download

Macon-Bibb's age-friendly progress report focuses on creating more accessible public green space, corridor, and downtown redevelopment, and increasing access to reliable transportation options. Major accomplishments include the renovation of Tattnall Square Park, the revitalization of the Second Street Corridor, and the continued evolution of Macon Connects, a bold initiative designed to change the way Macon-Bibb residents get around, and to foster cultural connectivity.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Bike Walk Macon

Macon-Bibb County, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Transportation

Description: To improve the connectivity, bikeability, and walkability of three high-traffic, residential corridors, Bike Walk Macon will engage residents of all ages to select, design, and install at least three permanent traffic calming features during the 2020 Open Streets Macon program.

Bike Walk Macon

Macon, GA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Transportation

Description: To help strengthen bonds between the dissimilar communities, four crosswalks at the corner of Clayton and Walnut streets will be artistically redesigned by residents of the adjacent Vineville and Pleasant Hill neighborhoods.

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