What’s Next for South Bayshore Drive?
What’s Next for South Bayshore Drive?

Miami-Dade County’s July 29th Public Input Meeting on the 90% proposed designs for S. Bayshore Dr. ran out of time with many commenters still waiting to speak. Commissioner Regalado pledged to hold a continuation of the meeting.

We promise to keep you posted on the meeting continuation plan.

You can review the County’s presentation HERE.

The Coconut Grove Spotlight and The Miami Herald covered the meeting and you can read their articles to get the color commentary.

Read FCT co-founder, Mary Munroe Seabrook’s recent opinion piece.

Want to delve deeper? Check-out the Trail’s Master Plan Review Guide.

Submit a question or comment about the Plan to the County.

There is still time to raise your voice to Miami-Dade County in support of Trail design solutions that include a place for each, safety for all, and forward-thinking environmental stewardship. Your voice matters!!

We lead for the Commodore Trail

Emphasizing safety, beauty and functionality, Friends of the Commodore Trail advocate for improvement and upkeep of the Trail to ensure pedestrians, cyclists and motorists can enjoy all this historic route has to offer. We organize events, strengthen community and push governments to act.

Our Path
Life On The Trail

Trail users love how the Trail balances four precious parts of life in Miami. Health, heritage, nature and neighbors form the focus points of the Friends’ Initiatives. Wherever your passions lie, you’ll find like-minded Friends coming together to create, share and preserve the best of Miami life. You can too.

Walk. Run. Bike. Play.

Experience the Commodore Trail in motion…the best way! The Trail connects you with neighbors, work, schools and parks. Everyone benefits along this active urban trail.

Trail Heritage

Coral Gables Founder George Merrick thought the Trail showed newcomers what makes Miami special. The Commodore Trail unites past and future cultures and people.

Our Heritage
Nature

Dense trees and limestone cliffs meet Biscayne Bay throughout the Trail’s five-mile corridor. More than protectors, Friends of the Trail actively steward and expand these treasures for all.

Neighbors

Grove and Gables neighbors work together to improve our shared trail for our guests, our children and ourselves. Potlucks, music, dog shows and gardens bring us together.

Check out our events page
A Plan For The Trail

It all starts with a plan. And ours will be world-class. With neighbors and civic leaders leading the way, expert designers are crafting a balanced design that meets the many challenging requirements of an urban trail through a historic natural environment.

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People are “whispering” about Trail Trivia night… It’s a fun night with friends! Bring your crew or just show up and meet new peeps. Wild stories and karaoke may be involved. See you this Tuesday at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club.
Join us for an unforgettable evening that combines history, fun, and a little bit of Grove magic! This bespoke tour highlights the diverse groups of people that make the Grove’s history so unique. 
You’ll hear stories of the indigenous Miami tribes, the adventurous American and Bahamian pioneers who founded and developed Coconut Grove, and the women and Bahamian activists who improved the lives of the community. The Grove’s history includes a melting pot of religions, being a mecca for 60’s and 70’s counter-culture, attracting artists, musicians, poets, and people of every kind. Each stop promises an interesting story and a sprinkle of local lore that will make you see the Grove in a whole new light. #commodoretrail #miamihistory #miamihistorytour #coconutgrovehistory #coconutgrovewalkingtour
Friday, Oct 4th 7 PM TICKET LINK IN BIO ⬆️ The Friends are excited to offer a new monthly series of guided Coconut Grove history tours this Fall! Uncover the captivating stories of Coconut Grove while enjoying a delightful evening walk. We’ll visit many historic sites brimming with tales of the Grove’s diverse history. Each stop promises an interesting story and a sprinkle of local lore. 🌴✨
Thanks to our advocacy efforts and to the concern of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, the Trail has been repaired at the entrance to the Dúchense campus making it safer for runners, walkers and people on wheels. 🚴🏾‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️👩‍🦽🏃 #commodoretrail #coconutgrovelifestyle
Come out for Trail Trivia night! Tuesday, Sept 10 7-8:30 PM Coconut Grove Sailing Club 🏆🙌🍺🧠
Bring your friends, show how smart you are and then hightail it home to watch the Presidential Debate. 🧠🍻🏆🇺🇸 Commodore Trail Trivia Night 📆 Tuesday, Sept. 10 7 - 8:30 PM Coconut Grove Sailing Club 2990 S. Bayshore Dr.
Friends! Fire up your trivia synapses🤓 Gather your history-buff pals Get ready to compete in the first Commodore Trail Trivia Night!🏆 Everyone is welcome. Admission is FREE. 🙌 Tuesday, Sept. 10 7-8:30 pm The Coconut Grove Sailing Club 2990 S. Bayshore Dr. #commodoretrail
🎙️The Commodore Trail’s Chair, Mel Meinhardt talks with Mobility Matters podcast host Javier Betancourt about the Trail’s history, current challenges and what it will take to make it a world-class urban trail. #commodoretrail #coconutgroveliving #mobilitymatters
Welcome back to school! Friends of the Commodore Trail wishes everyone a great school year. See you on the Trail!! #commodoretrail
The Miami Herald and the Coconut Grove Spotlight covered the County’s July 29th Public Input meeting on the 90% plan for S. Bayshore Dr. Read their articles to get the top line of what transpired. @miamiherald @coconutgrovespotlight 
There were so many questions submitted at the meeting that they ran out of time to hear from everyone. Commissioner Regalado @commissionerregalado has pledged to hold a continuation of the meeting. We promise to keep you posted on the details.  The Friends will work as long as it takes for the community to be heard and your questions answered. The Friends will help to get and share more background documents, white papers and relevant information. We already have lots to share with you on our website. 🔗 in Bio #commodoretrail
The Next Event!

Trail Trivia Night!

Date: October 15
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

The Friends invite you to our new Trivia Nights featuring hilarious and eye-opening factoids about people, places, and things connected to the Commodore Trail.

Everyone is welcome. Come meet some new friends!
It's FREE! Drinks are cheap.

And the Sailing Club is the perfect place to hang on a Tuesday night.
** Bonus points for karaoke and best story **