An unreliable* Transit Miami source has informed us that an “unofficial and temporary” FEC Greenway has been inadvertently developed over the past few weeks. We received an anonymous and unverified email this past weekend with pictures of the unofficial FEC Greenway. Our untrustworthy source tells us that he/she rode from Midtown to Downtown on a mountain bike along the FEC rail line that is currently under construction due to the Port of Miami rail expansion. Here’s an excerpt from the email we received:
Riding from Midtown to Downtown on the FEC Greenway was an excellent and joyful experience. I rode without fear of being hit by a car. Can you imagine how great it would be if families with children could ride from midtown to downtown without fear of being run over by a car? People could even ride their bicycles to the Miami Heat games safely! An FEC Greenway would also deter crime and homelessness along the rail line as cyclists, walkers, joggers and parents with strollers would self-police the greenway. An FEC Greenway would have a transformative effect on our city and would encourage less experienced cyclists to commute to work.”
Wouldn't this make an awesome greenway?
Can you envision an FEC Greenway? We sure can. That being said, we desperately need passenger rail service on the FEC line. Rail is the priority, but we think there is enough right of way (100 feet) to add a permanent and official FEC Greenway. We can only dream. By the way, a greenway would be great PR for the FEC. The FEC would be wise to jump all over this opportunity and support a greenway.
Imagine arriving to a Miami Heat game by bicycle.
Our unconfirmed source suggests riding the FEC Greenway on Sundays as the FEC workers are off on this day or after 5:00pm. Also beware that riding or walking along the FEC is considered trespassing. He/she suggests riding the FEC with a mountain bike and only intermediate riders should attempt this ride.
Single track through the city.
*We cannot confirm if these photographs are authentic or if they have been photoshopped. Perhaps we just need to get out there and find out for ourselves. Happy trails!
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It looks like the FEC is putting down the rails.
Say no to an FEC greenway. Rails all the way, baby. The more the better.
@myangeldust. So, why rail here and not to MB? Apart from your observations about the Miami Beach political leadership, why is rail along this corridor ok and not to the one place in Miami-Dade that would actually see high ridership? Are you in favor of cargo on rail and not passenger service? Or just passenger service on the FEC?