An exciting cooperative effort between Live Well Crawford County and Pittsburg State University will enable residents of assisted living centers, as well as people who require the use of wheelchairs, to get back on a bike to enjoy nature and the beautiful PSU campus. Just imagine the sense of community and joy as a result of college students giving free pedicab rides to those who aren't able to bike for themselves!

Senior engineering students at Pittsburg State University have developed and manufactured a convertible pedicab that can accommodate two riders in a bench-style seat or one rider in a wheelchair. It is the first convertible pedicab in the world that can accommodate the rider and their wheelchair simultaneously!

People in assisted living homes or with disabilities are often isolated from their community; they also don't have the chance to socialize and connect with a younger generation. The pedicab will allow these citizens to become a part of their community again; volunteers can drive the citizens around town, take them to stores, events, and through the Pittsburg State University campus.

We at Live Well feel that it is vital to support the health of all citizens regardless of age or ability; as such, we need solutions that bring people in assisted living centers back together with the community they helped build. This pedicab will offer the chance for people living in assisted living centers, as well as people with disabilities, to once again be a part of their community.

You can support Live Well and the Pedal Power Project by supporting our online ​general fundraiser.