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2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Bike Audits
└ Bike Audits
A series of walk audits will identify potential improvements to sidewalks and crosswalks. Older adult residents will also join meetings with city officials to discuss how to incorporate the audits' findings.
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