by James Fuccione | Aug 9, 2023 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The US Department of Health and Human recently released the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Review: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults, and a CDC-funded network called PAPREN (Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network) is taking the...
by James Fuccione | Jun 29, 2022 | News and Updates
The MassTrails Grant Program announced $11.4 million to 81 rail improvement projects across the Commonwealth to expand and connect the state’s network of trails. The MassTrails Grant Program supports projects that build public-private partnerships to maintain and...
by James Fuccione | May 11, 2022 | News and Updates
Fresh off a recent report card from the League of American Bicyclists that ranked Massachusetts as a most bike-friendly state, a partnership between MassBike and AARP Massachusetts is looking to go further by promoting bicycling for older adults. According to...
by James Fuccione | Aug 4, 2021 | News and Updates
Building on efforts to enhance access to natural resources and recreational opportunities for residents across the Commonwealth, the Baker Administration recently announced nearly $4 million in grant funding to support 52 trail projects across the Commonwealth as part...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates
In their latest newsletter, AARP’s Livable Communities team focuses on bicycling and older adults by promoting a free webinar and ways bike lanes improve safety for all, including those who don’t use a bike. AARP also promotes a local initiative called...