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Public Announcement:
A new and exciting project is happening in Bisbee! Ecotopia, a local 501c3 nonprofit organization is spearheading its first project- Bisbee Bikeways. The Bikeways will be a network of interconnected multimodal pathways that will safely connect all residents of Bisbee to necessary resources and recreation, while increasing the overall health of the community, and lessening its carbon footprint.
The Project Manager of Bisbee Bikeways has already donated 8 months of her time to this project, and is dedicated to moving the project forward. Our established partners include the City of Bisbee, the Cochise County Planning & Development Department, the County Engineer, the County Health and Social Services department, Arizona Department Of Transportation, and Freeport McMoRan.
Studies have shown that cycling lowers rates of obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis, and increases cognitive functioning and happiness. Studies also show that substitution of cycling for car transportation on short trips, of 3-5 miles, contributes to reductions of the emissions of heat-trapping gases, such as carbon dioxide.
Imagine children spending more time outdoors and less time looking at screens. Imagine feeling safe as you move from one neighborhood in Bisbee to another on bike or on foot. Imagine our town being a shining example of rural health. Imagine our children’s cognitive skills increasing, bringing up test scores and attracting more funding to our schools. Imagine being able to get to the grocery store, school, medical and dental offices, and local events safely on your bike or on foot. Imagine increasing health-based tourism to Bisbee.
In order to accomplish this ambitious goal we need your help. Your donations will enable this project to come to life. Please contact us for more information at (520) 860-4004, at bisbeebikeways@gmail.com, or through our website at www.bisbeebikeways.com.
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Meggen Connolley
Project Manager
Bisbee Bikeways
www.bisbeebikeways.com
(520) 860-4004
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