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Danny (Kesher and Associates) began with an overview of historic plats and rights-of-way: “you have 60 foot wide rights of way that contain canal and roads,” he said, noting that the town also holds some additional roadway or maintenance easements in places. Consultants explained the difference between platted right-of-way, canal top‑of‑bank measurements and separate canal-maintenance easements, and said some maintenance easements were recorded to the water control district rather than directly to the town.

The consultants and staff walked the committee through example cross-sections and options used elsewhere (Village of Wellington standards) — from buffered trails on the west side of canals to curb-and-gutter sections that use less lateral space. One succinct summary from staff: “An equestrian trail is not a canal maintenance activity,” and the meaning of that language may limit permitted uses in some canal-maintenance easements; the town attorney would need to advise on specific dedications.

Presenters provided measured constraints: south of Okeechobee Boulevard the typical distance from the right-of-way line to the canal top-of-bank averaged 8–9 feet in many places, while other routes showed as little as four feet of usable space. Consultants warned that where the canal top-of-bank takes up nearly 50 feet and the road and required drainage occupy another 26 feet, the remaining space for a stabilized equestrian surface can be very limited without additional easements or infrastructure changes.

Committee members discussed practical mitigations: removing unauthorized gates on town right-of-way, installing low-profile horse gates that let riders pass but block ATVs, fencing and liability concerns, and using millings or stabilized lime-rock blends for trail surface. Members also encouraged bilingual signage and driver-focused education as complementary measures.

On a motion recorded without individual aye/nay names, the committee voted 4–0 to have staff identify three trail segments that could be advanced with the least time, effort and cost (“low-hanging fruit”) and return a prioritized recommendation and budget estimates at a future meeting. No land acquisitions were approved; the vote directs staff work and does not alter property rights.

Committee members also agreed to submit sign and maintenance priorities for inclusion in the town budget and to return with suggested priority items — including grant status updates — at the next meeting (scheduled by staff for June 19).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/15/2025 Roadway Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Consultants and staff presented mapped rights-of-way, recorded easements and trail cross-section options and warned some canal-maintenance easements and utilities constrain where multiuse trails can be placed.","taxTitle","Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",75779,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6238590,"Students from Seminole Ridge Offer Equestrian Safety PSA; Committee Agrees to Work on Distribution",103,472000,575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3350853-5743a90db763bc2d5a4312e4d603833c&start=472&end=575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3350853-5743a90db763bc2d5a4312e4d603833c/thumbnail_472000.jpg","/articles/6238590/Florida/Students-from-Seminole-Ridge-Offer-Equestrian-Safety-PSA-Committee-Agrees-to-Work-on-Distribution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238590-b9acefa63670d20bed29a919392d1d84/orig.mp4?Expires=1775946382&Signature=co7ozT7rhqZcmsnv~x0eYk~qfNMqw8sl8giMSc9GxmQuStbjL5EvFNsmnbPw6HhTyjn9libxCMSYQ9Z16KBMSwapOCrwIjqEGraY5vnYSGfSirGvqmeKMe~rvuYg-vCuM7rJ1MmEANHp2l-RFw1pqv28fZykgEmSpiznpEBsf93G-LK7MR~OHsxTV0Z6xXXx~H0ORYiqVqvqV1XAp4eOoQpQkX0~0RG63OhU-Sygn50M4f6A9U2OQ-~AMvVX6~lrei3jG7BQwqJTcLjATOdNTbVXQhUxf1XXzo1c0Lp5i4cU1ytwiPMYeSzGoS7BUJxgAarPGanfIfqqURqvqA5zBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two Seminole Ridge High School students showed a one-minute public-safety video about riding etiquette and asked the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Roadway, Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee how best to shape and distribute it.

The PSA opened with the line, “In the acreage, horseback riding isn't just a hobby. It's a way of life…,” which the students said they produced after interviewing community members. The students, Tamsen Lee and Reagan Bresnahan, told the committee they can adjust length and language depending on where the video will be posted and can create additional versions, including one dubbed or subtitled in Spanish.

Community Standards Director Karen Gardner Young introduced the students and told the committee the town can host the video on its website and that the town’s public information officer could advise on distribution. The committee discussed the target audience and content. Committee member Katie Lakeman said driver education should be the priority: “I would like to see the focus, of any PSA really be more so on the driver of the vehicle.”

Members suggested local placement and additional platforms: staff said the PSA could be made into shorter clips for social media and that local TV stations could carry a brief public-service spot. Committee members also suggested including local landmarks in the footage so viewers recognize where the guidance applies and recruiting town or county mounted-unit participation to lend authority and improve safety during filming.

No formal motion or vote was taken on the PSA. Committee members asked staff to follow up with the students, obtain a shareable link to the video, and return recommended distribution options and any town-council steps required for approval. The students agreed to provide a link and contact information so staff could coordinate next steps.","Two Seminole Ridge High School students presented a one-minute equestrian safety PSA to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Roadway, Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee and discussed next steps for messaging and distribution, including Spanish-language and driver-focused versions and possible town council notification.","actionData","errors"]

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Advisory Committee Gets Detailed Rights-of-Way Review; Directs Staff to Identify Three Priority Trail Segments

Students from Seminole Ridge Offer Equestrian Safety PSA; Committee Agrees to Work on Distribution