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Bike-Walk Alliance of NH ==
Manchester MOVES, Inc.
Introduction:
Manchester MOVES, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to reconnecting and converting a network of abandoned rail trails into trails that will encourage bicycling, walking and other alternative (active) forms of transportation thereby reducing automobile use and its attendant environmental and social harms. Manchester MOVES intends to inspire and organize individuals, agencies and organizations to contribute time and resources to this urban trail network that will connect our neighborhoods and surrounding communities and improve the health, safety, vitality and quality of life for people of all ages and abilities.
Our primary goal is to complete the trails within Manchester, as well as connect those trails to the surrounding communities including Bedford, Goffstown, Hooksett and Londonderry. Manchester Moves, Inc. seeks to be the central point of communication between the City of Manchester and the surrounding suburbs in all things related to walkways. The existing trail systems are substantial, but many portions remain disconnected.
Project updates:
October 2011:
Manchester Moves donated $74K to the City of Manchester for use as the local TE match for the new Piscataquog River Bridge which will connect the west side of Manchester to the Goffstown Rail Trail. Dean Williams, Bob Dastin, and Greg Bakos took part in the presentation to the city which drew a standing ovation from the audience. Congratulations to all involved in this fundraising effort!
$74,000
check being awarded to the City of Manchester
by Manchester Moves, October 2011
June 2009, initial entry: Manchester MOVES held a public information session on June 17 at the UNH Manchester Auditorium. The meeting was well attended and many notable speakers addressed the attendees. The announcement for the meeting may be viewed here. Please check their web site which was placed on-line today.
Web site:
http://www.manchestermoves.org/
Board of Directors:
D. Dean Williams,
Martignetti Companies of NH
Co-Founder, 603-263-2500
Attorney Robert
Dastin, Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green
Co-Founder, 603-627-8196
Attorney Brian
Thomas, Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green
Secretary
Court Klein, Berry,
Dunn, McNeil & Parker
Treasurer
Robert MacKenzie,
MacKenzie Planning
603-548-5816
Jennifer Vadney, NeighborWorks
Sean Owen, wedü
Chris Drobat, Lavallee Brensinger
Hal Jordan, Greater Manchester YMCA
Advisory Board Members are:
Greg Bakos
Sean Thomas
Meena Gyawali
Stephanie Lewry
Chuck DePrima
Jessica Fleming