MEDIA ADVISORY: Aug. 29, 2012
FLORIDA PARK SERVICE TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON FLORIDA GREENWAYS AND TRAILS SYSTEM PLAN
~Citizens are invited to give comments about the future of Florida’s Greenways and Trails ~
 At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee State Trail is presently the longest paved rail trail in Florida. Photo by John Moran.
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service will host six public meetings to gather input regarding the vision for the Florida Greenways and Trails System. A new plan is being developed to establish priorities and define the role of the system in advancing Florida’s economy, tourism, health, alternative transportation, recreation, conservation and quality of life. This is the first update to the Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan since adoption in 1999 by the Florida Legislature.
The open houses will take place:
Wednesday, Sept. 12
4 - 7 p.m.
Florida Department of Transportation Headquarters
605 Suwannee St.
(FGTS and FNST only)
Thursday, Sept. 13
4 - 7 p.m. (Central)
Panama City Beach Senior Center
423 Lyndell Lane
(FGTS and FNST only)
Tuesday, Sept. 18
4 - 7 p.m.
Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg Street
Saturday, Sept. 22
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
3755 NW Hwy 17-92
Tuesday, Sept. 25
4 - 7 p.m.
Sarasota County Public Works
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd
Wednesday, Sept. 26
4 - 7 p.m.
Sugar Sand Park Community Center
300 S. Military Trail
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