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Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii (2019) Print
2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Bikeability
└ Bikeability
People's Advocacy for Trails Hawaii installed three bikeshare stations in Kailua-Kona, which doubled ridership. Additionally, they offered a monthly adult bike safety skills class to older adults, a rapidly growing demographic of cyclists. Not owning a bike was no excuse -- PATH provided bikeshare bikes for anyone interested in the safety classes. The organization also worked with county partners to offer free bikeshare membership for up to 100 constituents of a local community health center.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2018
Project Category: Bikeability
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Addressing community health
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