Support the Trail Between Anna Maria Island and Riverview Pointe Preserve
We, the residents of and visitors to Manatee County, petition the County to construct a bicycle/pedestrian trail as illustrated here. This multi-use pathway has been in “future plans” since 2002 as part of a trail between Historic Bradenton and the Manatee Public Beach on Anna Maria Island. That trail is the No. 1 priority as listed on Table 6.4 “Regional Projects” in the “Bicycle Pedestrian Trails Master Plan” that was adopted as part of the MPO Master Plan in 2013. This trail would provide a safe route for pedestrians and bicycles between Anna Maria Island and the Palma Sola area of Manatee County instead of traveling along State Road 64. It is also in compliance with the numerous sections of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and would be a tourist magnet that would improve the local economy. In addition, it would promote healthy exercise, would help reduce serious congestion on SR64 and on the Island, and would reduce air pollution. It would also connect to planned trails on AMI that will run the length of the island, connecting the three island communities and possibly become part of the SUN Trail. We request that the Manatee County Board of Commissioners support this plan and direct the Public Works Department to apply for grants for this trail, including SUN Trail grants.
Updates
May 30, 2016
The momentum behind this proposal indicates that our community recognizes the urgent need for a safe connection between Anna Maria Island and the preserve. Your commitment to this infrastructure plan ensures that our request remains a central topic for the Board of Commissioners.
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Great for the community in general. We are a tourist area and this would be wonderful for that as well as those that love to walk, skate or bike for health or transportation.
This trail would have *so* many benefits. 1) Healthy exercise for our residents, reducing health care bills. 2) Reduced traffic congestion. 3) A key draw for tourists, which is good for business. 4) Reduced air pollution.
I support all cycling infrastructure.
take a look at revitalized cities like Chattanooga. Where is money from commercial profiteers, like the one that starts with 'B'? We allow uncontrolled expansion at the cost of overloaded roads, and Sarasota county 'gets' a park.
Time for a decision on this project.
I support this establishment of this safe bike trail.
I support this effort in providing a safe biking experience to/from the island/mainland.
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Support the Trail Between Anna Maria Island and Riverview Pointe Preserve
We, the residents of and visitors to Manatee County, petition the County to construct a bicycle/pedestrian trail as illustrated here. This multi-use pathway has been in “future plans” since 2002 as part of a trail between Historic Bradenton and the Manatee Public Beach on Anna Maria Island. That trail is the No. 1 priority as listed on Table 6.4 “Regional Projects” in the “Bicycle Pedestrian Trails Master Plan” that was adopted as part of the MPO Master Plan in 2013. This trail would provide a safe route for pedestrians and bicycles between Anna Maria Island and the Palma Sola area of Manatee County instead of traveling along State Road 64. It is also in compliance with the numerous sections of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and would be a tourist magnet that would improve the local economy. In addition, it would promote healthy exercise, would help reduce serious congestion on SR64 and on the Island, and would reduce air pollution. It would also connect to planned trails on AMI that will run the length of the island, connecting the three island communities and possibly become part of the SUN Trail. We request that the Manatee County Board of Commissioners support this plan and direct the Public Works Department to apply for grants for this trail, including SUN Trail grants.
Updates
May 30, 2016
The momentum behind this proposal indicates that our community recognizes the urgent need for a safe connection between Anna Maria Island and the preserve. Your commitment to this infrastructure plan ensures that our request remains a central topic for the Board of Commissioners.
14 Comments
Make this 13-yr. old promise a reality! Represent the public good and not always the private developers.
Great for the community in general. We are a tourist area and this would be wonderful for that as well as those that love to walk, skate or bike for health or transportation.
This trail would have *so* many benefits. 1) Healthy exercise for our residents, reducing health care bills. 2) Reduced traffic congestion. 3) A key draw for tourists, which is good for business. 4) Reduced air pollution.
I support all cycling infrastructure.
take a look at revitalized cities like Chattanooga. Where is money from commercial profiteers, like the one that starts with 'B'? We allow uncontrolled expansion at the cost of overloaded roads, and Sarasota county 'gets' a park.
Time for a decision on this project.
I support this establishment of this safe bike trail.
I support this effort in providing a safe biking experience to/from the island/mainland.
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Make this 13-yr. old promise a reality! Represent the public good and not always the private developers.