Summary of Public Meeting #5
Where: Sanibel Community House
When: April 13, 2011 4:30-6:30

We heard from many Sanibel residents - 108 attendees!

The comments summarized below were received during and immediately after the April 2011 public meeting.  However, all comments received through the life of this project will be considered when modifying project recommendations.

Recuring themes we heard from meeting attendees...

• There should be NO circulator elements outside of the Refuge.


• Existing Refuge Tram should be maintained, with some enhancements.


• Wildlife Drive should be resurfaced for easier bicycling (Refuge plans to resurface in 2013).


• Existing Refuge Trails should receive surface enhancements for bicyclists/pedestrians (Crushed Shell).


• Improve canoe launch at Tarpon Bay Explorers.


• Provide a new trail connecting Tarpon Bay Explorers to Sanibel Shared-Use Paths.


• Investigate parking options at former Island Water site.


• More interpretive signs in Refuge.


• Provide signs guiding users from Sanibel Shared-Use Paths to Bailey Tract Trail.


• Improve safety for wildlife crossings along Sanibel-Captiva Road.


• Improve pedestrian crossings along Sanibel-Captiva Road for additional safety.