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Earlier this spring, Mennonite Village was one of eight recipients statewide to receive an AARP Community Challenge grant. More than $88,000 was awarded across Oregon to support efforts that enhance public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas that make communities more livable for older adults.
The Mennonite Village Foundation received $9,186 to improve pedestrian safety and reduce speeding along Columbus and Waverly, the main throughfare bordering Mennonite Village – a nonprofit retirement community home to more than 500 older adults.
Working in partnership with the Albany Police Department, Mennonite Village installed two speed radar signs to encourage safer driving and greater awareness among motorists. A speed study conducted prior to the grant revealed that 94% of vehicles on these roadways were traveling above the posted speed limit. The project gained urgency after a tragic 2023 incident in which a Mennonite Village resident was struck and killed by a speeding, intoxicated driver.
Mennonite Village extends its sincere thanks to Captain Jerry Drum of the Albany Police Department, Albany City Councilor Marilyn Smith, and Mennonite Village resident Jim Thigpen for their dedication and collaboration in bringing this safety improvement to life.
“Our goal is to create a safer environment for everyone who lives, works, and travels through our neighborhood,” said Diane Hood, CEO at Mennonite Village. “These radar signs are an important step toward slowing traffic and promoting a stronger sense of community awareness.”
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