Lazaro Aleman
ECB Publishing, Inc.
Residents – and bicyclists and joggers in particular – interested in a proposed U.S. 90 multi-use connector trail between Tallahassee and Monticello, now have an opportunity to contribute input on the feasibility study underway on the project.
Beginning on Tuesday, April 6, and running through Tuesday, April 13, the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) will host a virtual meeting room that citizens can access to get information on the project and also offer comments.
Or if you prefer a more direct exchange, the CRTPA will host two live question-and-answer sessions on Thursday, April 8, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and on Monday, April 12, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. To access the sessions, go to the U.S. 90 project page at CRTPA.org; or for more information, contact project manager Greg Burke at greg.burke@crtpa.org, or (850) 891-8626.
As presented to the Jefferson County Commission last September, when the project was in its preliminary stage, the proposal called for a 10 to 12-foot paved path that would extend from Pedrick Road at its westernmost point in Leon County, to the Monticello Bike Trail at its easternmost point in Jefferson County.
The multi-use trail, as envisioned by the planners, would accommodate bicyclists, joggers, walkers and skaters, and have rest areas and comfort stations along the way.
The reason for the trail, as explained at the time, is to provide a safe, continuous, multimodal facility between the two communities, not unlike the St. Marks Trail.
It also aims to expand the growing SUN Trails Regional Trail Network; provide new alternative transportation opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors along the U.S. 90 corridor; and spur economic development activity along the route and in Monticello.
The idea being that people will travel to the area for daytrips to enjoy the trail, and as part of their outings, they will frequent the local shops and restaurants and even stay overnight at the local lodgings.
At the time of the presentation, the Florida Legislature had developed a $50 million budget for the SUN Trails System, with part of money earmarked for the expansion of multi-use trails across the state as a way to promote economic development and healthier lifestyles for citizens.
The CRTPA will have the final say on the project, with the input from the public and the availability of funding factoring into the decision.
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