Committee discusses trail names, Solar Sports permission and options to improve crossings; bridge estimated at more than $150,000

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves Roadway, Equestrian Trails, and Greenway Committee discussed naming and formally designating multi‑purpose trails, and considered infrastructure options to improve trail connectivity and crossing safety.

Frank Sciola and other members said trail names should reflect Loxahatchee Groves and avoid duplicating nearby Wellington’s color scheme; candidates discussed included local animals and features. Craig Lauer reported Solar Sports granted permission to the town to name trails on Solar Sports property and has helped clean those trails. "She came in and said she had no problem with us naming her trails," a committee member said of Diane Jenkins.

On connectivity, members evaluated options to connect Aldi‑area trails and Madison Green via crossings at Folsom Road and G Road. Committee members described a full bridge as the safest option but said it would be costly; Public Works Director Craig Lauer estimated a bridge "north of $150,000." As a lower‑cost alternative, members discussed horse‑crossing flashers and rough‑grind pavement treatment at crossings to improve traction.

Private easements and county ownership were recurring constraints: the committee noted at least one property owner recently refused an easement request for a proposed connector (identified in discussion as 'South Place'), and several crossing locations lie on county property that would require coordination and permits.

The committee asked members to propose trail names by email to staff, who will condense submissions for the next meeting. No formal naming action or funding commitment was made at this meeting.