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Officials hope Philly bike track can steer youth away from gun violence

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PHILADELPHIA - As gun violence continues to kill and maim Philadelphia's youth, city officials hope a local bike track can help the young people find a productive outlet.Pumptrack is a multi-oval bike park founded in 2014 in West Fairmount Park.

It's free to use for riders and offers tracks with bumps and dips. Philadelphia District Attorney's Office on Monday gave $10k seized in criminal investigations to Pumptrack.

Two other local cycling groups also received grants. "This may not change the entire direction of violence in the city of Philadelphia, but it’s an important step," District Attorney First Assistant Robert Listenbee said.

Riders who use the track vouch for its effectiveness at steering the city's youth away from street crime as a safe and fun outlet. "Just everybody come together and keep everybody safe - help stop the violence - even if it’s only for one day at a time-it’s all we can do," Community activists and rider known as Hoodrich Bikelife told reporters.

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