City’s New Commuter Connection Greenway
Published on August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
dpapadakos@wpb.org
(561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Mayor Keith A. James & WPB’s Office of Sustainability
Celebrate the City's New Commuter Connection Greenway!
Ribbon-cutting, free giveaways, and more at the newly expanded Clear Lake Trail.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Join Mayor Keith A. James in celebrating the City’s newly expanded Clear Lake Trail, located on the west side of Clear Lake between Okeechobee Blvd. and Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Mayor James will officially unveil the new commuter connector greenway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, encouraging residents to explore and enjoy the boardwalk and pathway. This event will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony(PDF, 3MB) will be at 10 a.m. at the trail’s entrance located at 360 Presidio Pl., West Palm Beach. This is a free event.
Featured Guests: Mayor Keith A. James & Valerie Neilson, executive director of the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
Event Highlights:
• 10 a.m. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.
• Free Giveaways: Fanny Pack, Cooling Towel, Bike Bell, and more!
• Snow Cones from the WPB Police Dept.
• Available BrightBikes to cruise the trail.
The Clear Lake Trail is made possible through grants from the Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency, the State of Florida Forestry Service, and the City of West Palm Beach’s Office of Housing and Community Development. Plans are to expand the trail to include a boardwalk extending from Okeechobee Blvd. to Australian Blvd.
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The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on Florida's Atlantic coast. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is a great place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the area with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit our official website or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and LinkedIn.
To contact the City of West Palm Beach’s Office of Sustainability, please dial (561) 804-4994 (TTY 800-955-8771) or email sustainability@wpb.org. For information about the Office of Sustainability, please visit www.wpb.org/government/sustainability.