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Urban Transit Access for Pennsylvania Seniors

Season 1 Episode 18 | 3m 51s

Older adults face major transportation barriers in urban Pennsylvania. Mobility challenges, confusing transfers, and new tech make buses difficult to use. Free senior transit cards, shared-ride shuttles, and innovative programs like Rabbit Transit’s grocery cart lifts help seniors stay mobile and independent.

Aired: 09/17/25
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