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Atlanta Seeks to Assist Elderly Non-Drivers

By Kathy Lohr
Published November 5, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 100,000 people over 65 live in Atlanta but do not drive. That's second only to New York City, but unlike New York, Atlanta is stretched out over a wide geographic area and public transportation is lacking. The city is developing several ways to help these older non-drivers stay active and independent. NPR's Kathy Lohr reports.

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