Politics & Government
Dunedin Plans Pinellas Trail 'Spurs' for North Side
A tentative city plan seeks to create spurs off the Pinellas Trail aimed at connecting Dunedin High and the community and Fine Art centers. Staff seeks feedback on its first phase Tuesday.
Walking or biking safely from the Pinellas Trail to Dunedin High seems unlikely now.
But city staff is unveiling the first phase of a plan Tuesday night that seeks to create that connection for residents.
The staff's proposed "Northern Route Project" is meant to better link the Pinellas Trail to the Dunedin Community Center, the Dunedin Fine Art Center and Dunedin High School.
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The city is inviting residents and stakeholders to its unveiling April 9 to get feedback that can help staffers improve the working plan before seeking city commission approval.
The plan tentatively involves:
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- Widening the existing sidewalk on the south side of Michigan Boulevard.
- Providing a paved surface through Highlander Park to the bridge at the northern end of Patricia Avenue.
- Signage along Patricia Avenue and McCarty Street.
It is the first phase of the city's larger vision for creating "spurs" off the Pinellas Trail that connect bicyclists and pedestrians to attractions throughout the entire community.
Want to Go?
- When: Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: The Aberdeen Room at Dunedin Community Center
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