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How early introduction to alternative transportation could help change Fort Wayne’s car-centric mindset
Fort Wayne is a city with a car-centric mindset. Early exposure to biking and transit could help, but a lack of density could limit long-term habit change.
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How early introduction to alternative transportation could help change Fort Wayne’s car-centric mindset
Fort Wayne is a city with a car-centric mindset. Early exposure to biking and transit could help, but a lack of density could limit long-term habit change.
Partner Partner Content Bridging the gap: Local doctors want to address vaccine concerns through conversation
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Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
Reporter’s Notebook: Why transportation solutions in Fort Wayne can feel paradoxical
Joshua Schipper reflects on his transportation reporting, asking: Can you build a more walkable Fort Wayne if people don’t want to use it?
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Windrose Exchange team members get real-world experience in a supportive work environment.
G2 Rowing: Reconnecting people to nature on the rivers
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