South Florida Adventures » friends of the river of grass greenway http://www.southfloridaadventures.com Your Place for Adventure Sports in South Florida Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:11:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 River Of Grass Greenway Promotes Cycling Across Everglades http://www.southfloridaadventures.com/2009/05/02/river-of-grass-greenway-promotes-cycling-across-everglades/ http://www.southfloridaadventures.com/2009/05/02/river-of-grass-greenway-promotes-cycling-across-everglades/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 18:47:32 +0000 Editor http://www.southfloridaadventures.com/?p=1173  

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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