Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird is set to announce an AARP grant aimed at helping older adults and non-English speakers navigate public transportation.

The city plans to create a program to help older adults and those with limited English learn how to use public transportation, thanks to a $20,000 grant from AARP.

A rider boards a Lincoln StarTran bus in 2022. A How to Ride Project created through a $20,000 AARP grant will teach older residents and those with limited English how to use the bus system.

Lincoln launches AARP-funded program to help seniors, immigrants use public transit. Published: Jul. 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM CDT Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and city officials have announced ...