Fundraisers starting on plan to connect Norton Shores to other communities with bike trails

Fundraisers starting on plan to connect Norton Shores to other communities with bike trails | MLive.com
Jeff Fortenbacher, one of the organizers, estimated it would cost about $1.5 million to complete the project.
....Chris Burnaw, another organizer, said trails enhance property values because many people want to buy houses in areas near outdoor activities.
They also give residents a healthy way to get outside, she said.
........“We’re looking at this on many levels as something that brings the community together and bonds it,” he said.
......Norton Shores City Administrator Mark Meyers said the city would help with grant writing and acquiring rights-of-way.
Agencies that give grants often like partnerships between public and private entities, so the city could possibly give some money for a local match for a grant, he said.