City leaders are expected to unveil a free-to-rent service intended to expand beach access to those in wheelchairs or with other mobility issues.

The city will announce its partnership with Access Trax -- durable, lightweight and portable mats that allow for easier access throughout the beach; and Freedom Trax -- a motorized device that attaches to a personal wheelchair, providing the ability to navigate through the sand.

The Freedom Trax equipment will be available to the public for no cost on a first-come, first-served reservation basis near the Mission Beach Lifeguard Station. Reservations can be made at (619) 980-1876 .

There, visitors will find the Beach Wheelchair Program office during program hours, which during the summer will be Wednesday through Monday from 11:30 a.m. to

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