The West Bayfront Multi-Use Recreational Trail, also known as the West MURT, will connect the existing Bayfront MURT to the barrier islands thus providing bicyclists and pedestrians a safe comfortable route to St. Armands and Lido Keys

What will the West MURT be?

• Improved Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
• On-Road Bicycle Lanes
• 10’ Minimum Off Road Paved Trails
• Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
• Wayfinding Signage
• Beautification and Landscaping
• Gateway Identification

Informational meeting to be held.

The City of Sarasota will host an informational meeting about the West Bayfront Multi-Use Recreational Trail (MURT) Wed., October 28, 2009 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 First Street.  The meeting is open to the public.

West Bayfront Multi-Use Recreational Trail (MURT) Plans

Progress to Date

• Kick Off Public Open House occured February 16, 2005
• Land and Water Conservation Fund grant opportunity public meeting February 22, 2005
• Public Workshop held March 22, 2005
• Organization of Task Force
• Task Force determined Routing and conceptual design
• Public Meeting held in May 2006
• City Commission Approved in August 2006

West MURT Route and Graphic Materials

(click on the item you want to view)

• Overall Route
• Bird Key
• Coon Key
• St. Armands
• Lido Key
• Lido Key South
• South Lido Park Area
• Lido Key (Blvd. of the Presidents)
• Corresponding Cross Sections
• Landscaping Concept Bird Key Area
• Landscape Concept Bird Key Area
• Landscaping Concept Coon Key Area
• Landscape Concept Coon Key Area
• Landscaping Concept Ben Franklin Drive (public beach area)
• Landscape Concept Ben Franklin Drive (public beach area)
• Plant List

Questions? Email the Engineering Department:

susan_montgomery@sarasotagov.com