PHOTOS: On the scene at Ludlam Trail fall fest

Florida East Coast Industries and the Friends of Ludlam Trail held a public bike ride last weekend to promote plans for the Ludlam Trail.

More than 300 people gathered at A.D. Doug Barnes Park for the bike ride. Miami-Dade Commissioner Rebeca Sosa and city of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez also attended the event, which included food trucks, free beer and kids activities.

Sign Up for the undefined Newsletter

In June, Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $3 million for the city of South Miami’s Ludlam Trail Corridor improvements. The 6.2-mile long trail that runs from West Flagler Street to U.S. 1 near Dadeland covers 72 acres. The developer, Flagler, had proposed a mixed-use project that would concentrate development at Blue Lagoon, Bird Road and Kendall Drive. However, nearby residents wanted to turn the 78-100 foot-wide trail into a park.

Both groups are working together on plans for the site. – Katherine Kallergis and Sean Stewart-Muniz