City Seeks Feedback on Bike Path Plan Tonight

A tentative city plan seeks to create spurs off the Pinellas Trail aimed at connecting Dunedin High and the community and Fine Art centers. Staff seeks feedback on its first phase Tuesday.

Dunedin Plans Pinellas Trail 'Spurs' for North Side

A tentative city plan seeks to create spurs off the Pinellas Trail aimed at connecting Dunedin High and the community and Fine Art centers. Staff seeks feedback on its first phase Tuesday.

Walking or biking safely from the Pinellas Trail to Dunedin High seems unlikely now. But city staff is unveiling the first phase of a plan Tuesday night that seeks to create that connection for residents. The staff's proposed "Northern Route Project" is meant to better link the Pinellas Trail to the Dunedin Community Center, the Dunedin Fine Art Center and Dunedin High School. The city is inviting residents and stakeholders to its unveiling April 9 to get feedback that can help staffers improve the working plan before seeking city commission approval. The plan tentatively involves: It is the first phase of the city's larger vision for creating "spurs" off the Pinellas Trail that connect bicyclists and pedestrians to attractions throughout …

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Tom G

10:23 am on Sunday, April 7, 2013

Have tried riding a bike along those sidewalks? If they want to use the existing walk fine but they need to change them so a bicyclist can actually ride them. Especially along pinehurst the road/sidewalk is so jarring that you risk your spine and other valuable parts anytime you cross a street. It is so bad you really can ride a bike on them. There are also several sharpe turns on them that make …   more ›

Pinellas Trail Construction Completed

It should be smooth sailing for Pinellas Trail users from now on. A repaving project on a stretch of the trail from Dunedin to Palm Harbor was completed Friday.

Pinellas Trial enthusiasts have had to walk, jog, rollerblade and bicycle around workers who've been repaving the trail over the last couple months. But it should be smooth sailing for Pinellas Trail users from now on. The paving project was completed Friday, according to Billy Dover of Lane Construction, the company that was contracted to do the work. Lane says the resurfacing will make for a better experience because the paved path will be smooth and free of bumps caused by things like tree roots that grew under the old pavement. The five-mile-long repaving project began at Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin and ended at Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor. Related Coverage: Subscribe to the Dunedin Patch newsletter to have local news delivered …

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VIDEO: Construction Not Stopping Pinellas Trail Users

Bicyclists and skateboarders do not appear to be bothered by construction workers on the Pinellas Trail. They just pedal and skate around them.

If you're a regular user of the Pinellas Trail, you've probably encountered orange construction cones, heavy machinery and crews at work during recent outings. Workers are almost finished with a five-mile-long repaving project on the Pinellas Trail that begins at Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin and ends at Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor. The hassle will most likely be worth it for trail users who've had to run, bicycle and rollerblade around heavy machinery and construction cones since November. When crews complete the project, which is scheduled to end Feb. 28, trail users will have a much better experience. "Bicyclists will have a smoother ride and a clear trail," said Billy Dover of Lane Construction, a Lakeland Company that was …

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Katie Dolac

5:37 am on Sunday, February 10, 2013

That's good to hear! :)   more ›

Pinellas Trail Resurfacing Begins This Week

Construction workers are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor.

Bicyclists, walkers and runners: expect lane closures on the Pinellas Trail starting this week. Crews from DEI Constriction Management are in the middle of a resurfacing project from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor. The project began in late November, according to the Pinellas County's Department of Public Works. But construction paused over the holidays. Dunedin engineering staff said Tuesday that they expect paving crews to begin again the week starting Jan. 14.  The entire project is expected to be complete Feb. 27, city spokeswoman Courtney King reports. Pinellas County's Department of Public Works website says the project will be complete by March 1. See Also:

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Crews Resume Work on Pinellas Trail Jan. 2

Construction workers are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor, which is north of Alderman Road.

If you plan on exercising on the Pinellas Trail this week in Dunedin, you won't have to worry about construction workers in the way. Crew members began resurfacing the trail earlier this month and will not be working through the holidays. They will be back on the job Wednesday, Jan. 2, according to Pinellas County's Department of Public Works. The crews are resurfacing a stretch of the trail from Michigan Boulevard in Dunedin to Oceanview Avenue in Palm Harbor, which is north of Alderman Road. The project is expected to be complete March 1. If you plan on using the trail after Jan. 2, keep an eye out for construction warning signs. See Also:

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Segway Riders Take a Spin on Pinellas Trail

Connecticut residents Diana and Len Simoni rented Segways and rode the Pinellas Trail from Dunedin to Palm Harbor while vacationing last week. It was their 23rd ride on the eye-catching mode of transportation.

Bicyclists, rollerbladers and joggers are a common sight on the Pinellas Trail, but Segways ... not so much. Which is probably why one couple from East Windsor, CT, turned a lot of heads during a recent outing. "We have a lot of experience doing this," said Diana Simoni, as she gracefully maneuvered a Segway to a stop on the trail. Diana and her husband Len decided to rent Segways while vacationing in the area last week. It was their 23rd ride on the eye-catching mode of transportation. "It's a lot of fun," said Diana. Segways are two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicles. Riders control the movement of a Segway by leaning in a particular direction. If a rider wants to go forward, they lean forward. If they want to go …

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Reader Spotlight: Blogger Calls For Bike Safety at Skinner Blvd.

Dunedin Patch highlights interaction with our readers. Today, it's a blog about the safety of bicyclists and motorists at the intersection of Skinner and the Pinellas Trail.

Thanks to Patch reader "Dunedin Cracker 79," who posted this blog in our Local Voices section calling for safety improvements for bicyclists and motorists at the intersection of Skinner Boulevard and the Pinellas Trail. Several readers chimed in with their comments about the intersection. Do you agree? Dunedin Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved! Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share your news, or add an Event to our calendar. Post a blog in our Local Voices section to let everyone know about your group, your expertise or your opinion. 

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Dunedin Teen Shot in Clearwater Neighborhood

A 16-year-old black male teen is the victim in a neighborhood shooting off Pinellas Trail in north Clearwater Sunday night, according to authorities. The teen is at Bayfront Medical Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A Dunedin teen is injured after a Clearwater neighborhood shooting near Pinellas Trail on Sunday night, Clearwater Police report. The 16-year-old black male was found at a residence on Minnesota Drive, off of Fairmont Avenue, about a block off the Pinellas Trail in Clearwater, around 10:25 p.m. He was airlifted to Bayfront Medical Center, but as of Monday morning, his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, Clearwater authorities said. Clearwater authorities said the victim was not able to provide a suspect description and possible witnesses at the scene are not being cooperative.  The investigation is ongoing.

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Dunedin Attracts Cyclists on 500-Mile Fundraiser

Residents and merchants are invited to cheer the cyclists on at Oak Tree Plaza at noon and possibly be featured in a video to be aired at a conference with 6,500 travel industry attendees, a Visit Dunedin spokeswoman said.

Four cyclists filming their 500-mile journey on Pinellas Trail this week are stopping for lunch in Dunedin today, according to Visit Dunedin. Residents and merchants are invited to cheer the cyclists on at Oak Tree Plaza beginning at noon and possibly be featured in a video documentary to be aired at a conference with 6,500 travel industry attendees from the United States and abroad next week, a Visit Dunedin spokeswoman said. The cyclists are employees of InterContinental Hotels' Group, the parent company for the Holiday Inn Express, which has a location in Dunedin. They cycling 500 miles before their conference in Orlando to raise money for a non-profit called "Give Kids the World Village," a resort that provides children with terminal …

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