THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION
This publication provides key information about the planned Bonita Estero Rail Trail ( BERT ). Its purpose is to summarize the role that this strategic project will play in transforming our region .
TOPICS INCLUDE : What is BERT ? .......................................................................................... 1 What is a Rail Trail ?................................................................................. 2 A Community Supported Project ........................................................... 2 The BERT ’ s Expected Benefits ............................................................... 3 Economic Safety Health Environmental Map : BERT and its Surrounding Environment ...................................... 6 Transformation ........................................................................................ 8 Bonita Springs : Transformation to a Trail Town Village of Estero : Trail Integration with Open Space Planning San Carlos Park : Opening a New Pathway The Path Forward .................................................................................. 13
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