City-Wide Greenway Public Benefits Program and Miami Loop

District 4 Commissioner Rosado spoke in strong support of the greenway legislation as a generational opportunity to connect 223 miles of trails across the county.

Spoke on behalf of Transit Alliance Miami supporting public-private investment in greenways to improve mobility and reduce traffic.

Represented Friends of Ludlam Trail, urging support for the trail network to provide safe routes for school children and families.

Expressed support for greenways, noting that Miami residents need better outdoor spaces rather than just concrete and traffic.

Argued against bonus heights and density increases, pointing out that Miami is already zoned for eight times its 2010 census population and lacks necessary infrastructure.

Chairman of Friends of the Commodore Trail supported the greenway effort but requested specific clarifying language to ensure T6 properties in historic or protected areas do not create unintended bonus height loopholes.

Coconut Grove resident supported Mel Meinhart's suggested language changes and thanked staff for protecting NCDs.

Shared personal experiences living next to major developments, cautioning that bonus heights create dramatic and difficult changes for single-family homeowners.

Noted urban designer Victor Dover spoke in favor of greenways, citing public health research showing that living near Class 1 bikeways significantly increases daily physical activity.