Politics & Government

Parks: Help Find Barnegat Branch Trail Walking, Biking Linkages

A public meeting on the matter will take place April 30 in the Jakes Branch County Park Meeting Room.

A public meeting on the matter will take place April 30 in the Jakes Branch County Park Meeting Room.
A public meeting on the matter will take place April 30 in the Jakes Branch County Park Meeting Room. (Maggie Avants/Patch)

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County wants your help identifying potential walking and biking linkages to the Barnegat Branch Trail. A public meeting will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jakes Branch County Park Visitor Center Meeting Room (1100 Double Trouble Road).

Ocean County and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority will present the findings and recommendations for bike and pedestrian linkages. The plan is to connect the Barnegat Branch Trail with local destinations such as schools, parks, libraries and businesses.

Map of part of the Barnegat Branch Trail. (Jakes Branch County Park)
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