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star-24px 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation
This grant will enhance the usability of a successful public bus system for disabled and aging residents by installing culturally-relevant and artistic bus stops - including benches and shelters.

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Report describing Lawrence Bus Infrastructure Initiative (page 1).
Report describing Lawrence Bus Infrastructure Initiative with pictures of artists. (page 6).
New artistic bus shelter.

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