Windermere aims to build citywide bike, pedestrian trail if county transportation tax passes

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A proposed penny sales tax hike in Orange County may fund a path for cyclists, pedestrians and golf cart drivers throughout the town of Windermere.

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It is one of 10 municipalities with a draft list of projects to pursue if Orange County’s proposed penny sales tax hike for transportation needs is approved by voters in November.

The top three bike/pedestrian projects prioritized by Windermere all are focused on the creation of the Windermere Ward Trail.

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The trail entails creating sections of multimodal paths that connect with existing sidewalks and crosswalks.

The end goal is to build a network of paths that let people access local government facilities, recreational spots, businesses and more by walking, biking or even driving a golf cart, Town Manager Robert Smith said during a Ward Trail Design Workshop meeting in April.

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