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Clarkdale wins $15,000 AARP grant for crosswalk beacons, bus-stop shade and outreach
Summary
The Clarkdale Town Council unanimously approved a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant to install rapid flashing beacons at two crosswalks, add a bus-stop shade near Pardoe Road School, and host a community walking event, with no local match required.
The Clarkdale Town Council approved a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant on June 23 to fund pedestrian- and active-transportation safety improvements including rapid flashing beacons at two crosswalks, a shade structure at an existing bus stop, and community outreach and an event to demonstrate safe use of the new features.
Assistant to the Town Manager D.K. Green presented the award and credited community partner Jen Mabry and the Bicycle Advisory Committee for help with the application. The proposal identifies two crosswalk locations for rapid flashing beacons: the Hawk Hollow Way intersection near Cement Plant Road toward Yavapai Apache land, and the west end of the Clarkdale–Jerome school corridor (an existing walkway to the school), plus a shade enhancement for the bus stop just west of Pardoe Road School.
Green said the AARP Community Challenge supports projects that benefit residents age 50 and older and that Clarkdale was one of a minority of applicants to receive funding this cycle. The project budget is $15,000 and requires no local match. The town will host a walking event to demonstrate the beacons and conduct outreach to explain the features and benefits, with participation encouraged for those 50 and older.
Jen Mabry of Yavapai County Community Health Services and the Bicycle Advisory Committee described green bike-lane paint and how the markings alert motorists and cyclists to shared-lane areas; she noted leftover funds from a prior AARP award helped build the Verde connection bicycle route linking Cottonwood and Clarkdale.
Councilmember Jones moved to accept the grant and authorize the town manager to execute related documents and budget amendments; the motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps: staff will coordinate purchase and installation of flashing beacons, schedule the community walking event, and carry out outreach on operation and safety of the new crossings.
