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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         October 17, 2007

South Palm Beach County
Greenways and Trails Public Meeting

The Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department will host a Public Meeting aimed at reviewing work developed to date for the South County Greenways and Trails Plan.

WHEN:

Wednesday November 7, 2007 – 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.

WHERE: 

Okeeheelee Nature Center

7715 Forest Hill Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL

All citizens, elected officials, municipal representatives, stakeholders, and those having an interest in greenways, trails and recreation are encouraged to attend. Input from a variety of interests is the key to making sure the Plan best reflects the values of the community.  This meeting will be a follow-up to the public workshop that was held in April. 

The County is developing the Southern Palm Beach County Greenways and Trails Plan to identify non-motorized transportation and recreational trail opportunities south of Southern Boulevard (SR 80) to the Broward County line.  This plan will result in a map of existing and proposed greenways and urban trails that will offer recreational opportunities, non-motorized transportation options and connectivity to regional activity centers along with an implementation strategy for future funding consideration.  At a regional level, the plan will also identify connections with Broward County's Greenways Master Plan and the NENA plan for Northern Palm Beach County. 

In recent years, the County has placed an emphasis on creating non-motorized opportunities to serve bicyclists and pedestrians while showcasing the recreational and natural amenities that abound in the County.  Providing accommodations for non-motorized transportation plays a key role in improving the quality of life in a community and enhancing the overall public health by giving opportunities for active lifestyles. 

Participants will be given the opportunity to review and comment on a proposed network for greenways, pathways and blueways (water based corridors).  A key component of the meeting will be a prioritization exercise that will assist in creating priorities for future implementation. 

The Workshop will not have a time sensitive agenda and participants do not have to be present for the entire meeting time.  Attendees may show between the allotted hours to review, comment and interact with staff. 

Any questions regarding the Meeting should be directed to:
Bret Baronak, Senior Planner
MPO Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Coordinator
(561) 684-4163. 

Refreshments will be served.