District Health Department #10, LiveWell4Health, and the City of Newaygo are excited to announce the completion of new bike and pedestrian lanes on Cooperative Center Drive.

The new bike and pedestrian lanes, made possible through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve transportation and promote healthier lifestyles for all residents. The newly striped lanes represent a key component of a larger initiative to enhance the pedestrian and bicycle transportation network throughout the city. By expanding safe, accessible transportation options, the city aims to promote active lifestyles, reduce chronic diseases, and foster community connections.

“We hope residents are encouraged to take advantage of the new lanes and explore more of what Newaygo has to offer,” said DHD#10 Community Health Supervisor Katie Miller.

The REACH program, funded by the CDC, focuses on reducing racial and ethnic health disparities by addressing the social, physical, and economic environments that impact community health. By supporting projects like the bike lanes on Cooperative Center Drive, REACH helps to create spaces that encourage physical activity and improve overall quality of life.

To learn more about the REACH program and other initiatives that support healthy living, visit https://www.livewell4health.org.