Notice of Public Meetings Re: Improvements to St. Marks Bike Trail

The Office of Greenways & Trails, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces two public meetings to which all persons are invited.

The agenda will be the same for both meetings. The two locations and dates were chosen to encourage participation by citizens of Wakulla and Leon Counties and other areas.

Date/Time:

December 2, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location:

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, Dogwood Conference Building
550 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Florida.

Date/Time:

December 4, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location:

The Lakes at San Marcos Apartments, Meeting Room
4660 Woodville Highway, Tallahassee, Florida

Purpose:

{sidebar id=1}These are public meetings for the purpose of distributing information and receiving public input concerning a proposed trail widening and other improvements to the 16 mile Tallahassee - St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. The proposed improvements would involve increasing the paved trail width from 8' to 12' for its entire length, and the addition of public recreation structures and features. Comment cards will be available at the meetings.

For more information or an agenda contact Rick Halvorsen, Office of Greenways & Trails, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS795, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000. Mr. Halvorsen may also be reached by phone at (850) 245-2052 or by email at rick.halvorsen@dep.state.fl.us .

Pursuant to the provisions of Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in a meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contact Rick Halvorsen at (850) 245-2052. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service at 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).

This information originally published on November 25, 2008.

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