Ed Barnhart, President of the Greenways for Mecklenburg organization presented a terrific program on May 23. He spoke at the recent County Commissioners meeting in support of increasing spending on greenways in the budget. A lot of press folllowed that meeting and Ed's speech. A series of articles about the difficiencies of Charlotte Mecklenburg parks and greenways resulted: Mecklenburg County falls far short of goal for greenways - Charlotte Observer. Support efforts to improve our recreational resources by contacting elected officials and urging your neighbors and friends to do so. In the meantime, enjoy a greenway near you soon!