EP # 33 - Deb Orton's Trailblazing Efforts towards Community Cohesion and Safety

What if an unused rail corridor could transform into a bustling greenway and trail, enhancing community safety and cohesion? We sit down with Deb Orton from the Friends of Benita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) who passionately advocates for this very transformation. Deb paints a delightful picture of how biking and walking trails can become the lifeblood of a community, contributing to business growth, improving home values, and most importantly, enhancing safety. She shares the current challenges and emphasizes the importance of creating safe biking and walking spaces that are away from traffic.

Imagine a proposed 15-mile trail that could potentially return an estimated 20 million dollars per year in benefits to the county! Deb reveals this exciting prospect, emphasizing the vital role of community involvement. She envisions the trail facilitating everything from casual biking, family walks to improving mobility for disabled individuals. Learn how you can support this noble cause and be a part of Deb's vision of connecting communities and improving the quality of life for all Lee County residents. Let's get inspired together and create more safe spaces for biking and walking in our communities.

Friends of BERT: Bonita Estero Rail Trail
Deb Orton
P.O. Box 366578
Bonita Springs, Florida, 34136
[email protected]
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