River Of Grass Greenway Promotes Cycling Across Everglades
By Editor • May 2nd, 2009 • Category: Uncategorized
To support cycling across the Everglades, in particular across the Tamiami Trail, a group called the Friends of the River of Grass Greenway (FROGG) has formed. Its mission is to promote the establishment, preservation and safe use of a non-motorized transportation and recreation corridor between Miami and Naples.
According to EvergladesROGG.org, “The River of Grass Greenway will be a separated 12-14 foot wide paved pathway located along the Tamiami Trail (US 41) between Miami (Krome Ave) and Naples area (near Collier- Seminole S.P. or further west), with a spur to Everglades City.”
The Tamiami Trail is the only passageway through the Everglades that is accessible to cyclists and hikers. But safety along this narrow highway is a concern. According to the website, a separated pathway would provide for safe transportation as well as encourage photography, fishing, bird watching and general enjoyment of the greater Everglades natural area.
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution in support of the ROGG. It is sponsored by commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz.
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Hi This is a great outdoor site and found the page helpful,this will benefit my events specially when im working out,cycling is the purest sport and no wonder why it has exploded in the last 10 years.