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Students Fix Bikes, Build Futures | Milwaukee News
In Milwaukee, high school students earn $15 an hour fixing bikes for free in underserved neighborhoods, using mobile cargo bikes to bring repair services directly to parks and libraries. Launched in 2014, the Wisconsin Bike Federation’s program tackles a critical gap: people without access to transportation or money for shops can’t get bikes fixed. Beyond the service, students gain hands-on mechanical skills, confidence, and real-world impact—watching kids ride off on repaired bikes. Many of those served are people of color, spotlighting the program’s role in urban equity. With recycled parts…
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