morefun jumped the gun by about a year, I'd say. Though work began in January this year to create the link between M-Path and the South Dade Trail, the link won't be fit to ride for months to come. Part of the route was graded north of N. Kendall Drive, but further work has been suspended until the design-build contractor gets the plans approved. Meanwhile, northbound riders familiar with the area pedal through the Dadeland parking onto SW 70th Avenue, then cross SW 67th Avenue near Big Cheese to catch the present south end of the M-Path.

All of us in the area are excited that the construction has begun. It's going to be very helpful for bike tourists as well as commuters.

The South Dade Trail has now been joined to the M-Path trail which ends at Hwy 1 (S Dixie Hwy) just beyond Palm Drive (SW 344th St.) in Florida City.

The paved trail runs parallel to Hwy 1 along the Busway, most of which is fenced and closed to all traffic except buses and emergency vehicles.

This must be a little known fact because there is very little bike activity along the trail.