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Cochise supervisors approve $20,000 for Bisbee Lavender Pit bikeway West segment
Summary
On June 17, 2025 the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved a $20,000 District 2 Community Enhancement Fund contribution for the West End segment of the Lavender Pit shared‑use path in Bisbee, a project proponents say will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and support tourism.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors on June 17, 2025 approved a $20,000 contribution from the District 2 Community Enhancement Fund for the West End segment of the Lavender Pit shared‑use path in Bisbee.
The funding was proposed by Supervisor Gomez and approved after public comment from project leaders and local officials who described the path as a safety measure and a tourism asset. "This project is life saving," said Megan Connolly, executive director of Bisbee Bikeways, citing "at least 4 fatalities and numerous injuries since February" on State Route 80 near the Lavender Pit and a 27‑mile vision to connect regional trails. "The West segment is the gateway to the Lavender Pit Path," Connolly said.
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