Fueling sustainable communities through biking initiatives

Spire and Trailnet forge green path through new trail at Bayless Elementary School

^{Spire employees in attendance at a ribbon cutting for the new trail}

Bayless School District students have a new, safer way to enjoy the outdoors and travel to school.

Spire and Trailnet recently collaborated on a new biking and walking trail for students in the Bayless School District in South St. Louis County. Spire volunteers helped build the trail through a Day for Good volunteer project, and Spire provided funding for the project through a grant from its Spire Serves program.  

St. Louis nonprofit Trailnet aims to create healthy, active communities where walking, bicycling and use of public transit are a way of life.  

School district staff said the trail will help make a safer environment for students as they bike and walk during physical education. It will also provide a safe outlet for students to get to and from school.

“Spire recognizes the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and building more walkable, bikeable infrastructure. Trailnet’s new biking trail project reflects a broader commitment to fostering sustainable communities and aligns with Spire’s dedication to the environment.” 

—George Godat, vice president and general manager for Spire’s eastern Missouri operations.  

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