Biscayne-Everglades Greenway

The Biscayne-Everglades Greenway project is one with the hopes of connecting these two national parks with a bike trail. A greenway is defined as a corridor for protected open space that is managed for conservation and/or recreation.

The first public meeting was held in Homestead last week, and we understand it was a great success. In the Herald article covering the meeting quotes Homestead Council member Judy Waldman, "The lengthy, multipurpose trail system -- slated to run through Homestead, Florida City and other communities -- would be the first of its kind in the country."

Sara Fain of the NPCA Suncoast Office tells us, "The presentation was well down and explained what they hope to accomplish with this greenway down in South Dade. The next step is raising all the funds needed to really get it done, but the commitment is definitely there."

The actual path has yet to be decided, with options of following existing canals or running through the downtown centers.

The deadline to review and comment on the project is Friday, July 14, 2006. The details on how to do so, as well as much more detailed information is available from the City of Homestead.

RC's thoughts: I think this is a great idea. I didn't get to attend the meeting, but support the concept 100%. I used to live in Denver, where a huge interconnected system of bike trails could bring you from way out in the suburbs (and beyond) into the city center and farther. It's not just great for people, either. Creating a continuous greenspace allows animals and wildlife a safe habitat as well.

Comments

[Manola BBB]

I think this is a great idea, especially since it is a relatively quiet area down there, mainly agricultural and so close to the Glades. Perhaps it could take more of a rural eco-friendly tourism aspect to counteract the over-done MIckey Mouse side of Miami.