Mara Gericke, Transportation Planner at Grand Valley Metro Council

West Michigan Trails is excited to welcome Mara to the Board. Her experience on the Metro Council’s Nonmotorized Transportation Plan Steering Committee will provide WMT the perspective on current nonmotorized initiatives and priorities through the region we serve.

Mara has lived in Grand Rapids since attending and graduating from Grand Valley. She enjoys mountain biking, gardening, and spending time at Lake Michigan. Mara believes trails are important because they allow people to connect with nature, other people, and other places in a space that is comfortable, peaceful, and safe.