City, county asking for input on AARP Age-Friendly Initiative

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -  The City of South Bend and St. Joseph County are looking for input from older residents about the South Bend Regional AARP Age-Friendly Initiative. City and county leaders will host a listening session on Saturday to hear from the community.

The meeting will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph County Public Library's Ballroom A, located at 305 S. Main St. in South Bend.

Saturday's session will focus specifically on transportation, one of AARP's 8 Domains of Livability. During the meeting, residents can share their experiences and needs in the city and county.

Leaders from South Bend Transpo and the Michiana Council of Governments will present information about the Connect Transit Plan, a 10-year initiative for transit in the South Bend-Elkhart region.

Click here for more information about the Connect Transit Plan.

Mayor James Mueller and County Commissioner Deborah Fleming will also be in attendance.

Coffee and donuts will be provided during the session.

Click here to learn more about the AARP Age-Friendly Initiative in South Bend.

You can also call 574-235-5799 or email [email protected] for information.