David Enigenberg, owner of the Trek Store of Schereville, Indiana, got some great news in November.

After three years of building support for a bike path to connect Schereville to the neighboring town of Crown Point the Indiana DOT announced that Crown Point and Schererville would receive a combined $1.5 million from the Indiana Department of Transportation for multi-use trails. The project also includes signage, landscaping, a gateway shelter and parking.

Enigenberg was on cloud nine when he got the news. “I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to give up.” His persistence in showing up and speaking up for the trail at meetings and lobbying for the trail paid off. The trail will run near schools, shopping and business so kids and adults will be able to ride or walk the trail to get to work or school.

Enigenberg isn’t stopping at this trail and plans to continue to advocate for cycling whenever he can.