Hogans Creek Greenway multiuse path project underway

Started by Metro Jacksonville, December 07, 2016, 06:00:02 AM

Metro Jacksonville

Hogans Creek Greenway multiuse path project underway



Here's some news that should put a smile on the face of bicycle and pedestrian advocates. After years of delays, construction is underway on a long overdue multi-use path between downtown and Springfield. Here's a look at where it will go and at the work that has been done so far.

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thelakelander

"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

thelakelander

"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

DrQue

This is very encouraging - that stretch of parks has so much untapped potential.

A question I have regards contamination. My understanding is there a lot it around the creek that will need to be resolved at some point. Is that the case, and if so would the city have to re-do these paths?

strider

And from what I can see, parts of it are in the current flood zone for the parks which will make it unusable after most rains.
"My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement." Patrica, Joe VS the Volcano.

Noone

Also look for the reinstatement of the kayak launch logo on Hogans Creek instead of the No Trespassing sign after attending the 12/6/16 Maritime Management Plan meeting and the 12/7/16 FIND subcommittee meeting of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission and the Public participation to make the decision makers aware of this existing Public Access oversight.