INTRODUCTION & HISTORY

The Tampa Greenways and Trails Citizens Advisory Committee (GTCAC) was formed in April 1999 to provide stewardship for the development of the Tampa Greenways & Trails Master Plan utilizing public input as the focus for the formation of the project. GTCAC tasks were focused on:

• Continue to assist the City in educating and informing the community about greenways and trails;
• Be a voice for community ideas and concerns;
• Be an advocate for greenway and trail development on public and private developments;
• Using the method adopted by the committee, update yearly the greenways and trails projects prioritization list; and
• Review plans for trail design and construction.

The Tampa Greenways and Trails Master Plan, adopted by City Council called for the original Citizens Advisory Committee to remain standing through the summer of 2001.  The Master Plan is a conceptual and strategic plan for creating and maintaining a citywide greenway system.  The vision is to provide a network of trails that provide natural resource protection, recreational opportunities, open space, environmental and historical education and a means of alternative transportation.  Connections to existing trails and greenways beyond the city limits extend the benefits of the Tampa system to all residents of the Bay area.  By working in partnership with residents and the community, the city greenway system links parks and open spaces by safe, well-maintained recreational corridors compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.  Since then, the GTCAC has meet regularly and more formal recognition as a continuing standing committee of the City of Tampa is now recognized as a priority of the GTCAC.

Rules of Procedures and Bylaws for the Greenways & Trails Citizens Advisory Committee (GTCAC) to be recommended by the GTCAC for review and adoption by City Council.

• Rules of Procedures and Bylaws-2011