East Coast Greenway – The Council adopted a resolution that 1) supports the City of Hartford taking the lead in exploring opportunities to connect the city to the East Coast Greenway, 2) encourages the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) to integrate the city’s bicycle path network and open space and conservation plan into the MDC’s Clean Water Project and drainage improvements, and 3) asks the Mayor to appoint an ad hoc task force to develop a plan for bicycle improvements in the city, including a link to the Greenway. The East Coast Greenway is a multi-use trail, currently under development, that will extend from Maine to Florida. (Item #44)
While the Council approved these resolutions, the Hartford Greens met a few days later to discuss possible candidates, a proposed change in their by-laws, and to craft a questionnaire that would find out what the people really would like to see on the agenda.