If you want to share your thoughts on Milton's trails, the Milton Trails Advisory Committee (MTAC) is holding a meeting this afternoon to discuss possible changes to the draft Milton Trail Blueprint. The details, including the meeting's 4:45 p.m. start and City Hall’s Council Chambers location, were reported on the City of Milton's website. For those who can't attend in person, a virtual option is also available through the provided YouTube link.
The committee, a seven-member group appointed by the city's Mayor and Councilmembers, has been reviewing the city's blueprints for sidewalks and multi-use paths for over a year, and Thursday's meeting will continue that deep dive as they consider updates recommended for City Council’s consideration, discussed in December's joint work session. Their late-2025 draft proposal, already reviewed by the City Council, is now ready for a fresh round of revision, with city staff looking to integrate valuable public feedback and Council directives into the plan.
The session isn't just about whats and wherefores of trail lines on a map; the committee will also be hammering out the hows—with staff looking to collaborate on a process for setting new priorities for trail projects, a must given the existing funding landscape. The discussion will aim to establish a transparent and directive process, ensuring the city makes strategic moves with the resources at hand.
And because trails aren't the only thing on MTAC's plate, the conversation will also touch on passive park spaces, considering the arteries of paths that may wind through these quiet greens. It is part of MTAC's jurisdiction to shape how these will intertwine with leisure areas. Moreover, with this being the first meeting of the calendar year, the advisory group is also slated to select its leadership triad—Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary—to steer the committee through 2026, choices that will undoubtedly influence the direction and efficiency of this year’s efforts.
