PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — A recreational path more than a decade in the making is one step closer to becoming a reality along Port Orchard’s waterfront, but not everyone is happy about it.

Right now, the waterfront walking and biking trail in Port Orchard runs 0.75 miles and ends abruptly. The city plans to extend it another 0.6 miles.

Many residents and visitors support the expansion and look forward to seeing the trail extended in the future to allow for more mileage and accessibility,

“People enjoy it,” said Garry Fitgerald, who comes to the city often from Lakebay. “I see people in wheelchairs and disabled folks that, you know, having this kind of a walk along the shore is really helpful.”

City officials say the project has been in the works for years and recently entered a new phase.

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