With support from local governments and bureaucrats, a proposal to transform the existing "M-Path" rail line into a ten-mile linear park is gaining traction in Miami. Next up: an economic impact study.
"GreenLink, a plan to create a 10-mile linear park along the southern Metrorail route, is gaining attention and support and moving ahead with the help of the University of Miami," reports John Charles Robbins.
The University of Miami will complete an economic impact study for the project of the renovation of the M-Path, but according to Robbins, the project has garnered a lot of institutional support at this point in the process. "The proposed renovation of the M-Path for bicycles and pedestrians along US 1, GreenLink is being promoted by various county agencies, including the Miami-Dade County parks and transit departments. The idea to use the underutilized land came from Friends of the GreenLink founder Meg Daly." Also, "Several municipalities have endorsed the proposal including the City of Miami, the City of Coral Gables, the City of South Miami and the Village of Pinecrest."
Robbins also covered the plans to turn the land under the rail line into a park back in June.
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