Will America’s Surging Number of Seniors Have Safe Streets to Be Active?

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By Angie SchmittFeb 11, 2014, 11:02 am43 pts
America is aging. But our communities are poorly designed for older people. Steve, 88, of Yuma, Arizona is still able to ride his trike to the store. Photo: Rails to Trails Some cities are trying to prepare for the coming demographic changes with programs like Safe Routes for Seniors, writes Louise McGrody at…

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