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Resident urges council to improve grocery access and transit for car‑free residents
6431704 · October 15, 2025
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Summary
A District 7 resident described walking long distances and limited transit access to affordable grocery stores, called Chattanooga a 'food desert' in parts of the city and urged the council to prioritize transit and affordable grocery access.
During the public‑comment period, Ho Penchi of District 7 described an experiment in which he walked 43 miles (100,000 steps) in a single day and spent a week without driving to better understand how residents without cars access groceries in Chattanooga.
Penchi said he encountered limited affordable grocery options and a lack…
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