BUILDING BLOCKS SURVEY FOR NASSAU VISION 2050

The County launched Nassau Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community.

The project kicked off with extensive community engagement and a review of the County’s plans, studies, and existing conditions. Based on this input, draft “Community Building Blocks” have been developed, outlining core values that will guide recommendations and strategies for the Vision plan. Residents, business owners, and other community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Building Blocks through a new survey. The survey asks respondents to:

● Identify which values resonate with them.
● Describe their ideas for what these values could
   look like in practice.

Once participants take the quick 5-question survey, they will be entered in a raffle to win a local prize or experience in the County.


Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nassaubuildingblocks.

To learn more about the project, Nassau County Bicentennial events, and ways to get involved, please visit www.nassaufl2050.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ PUblic Information Officer

5/24/24 @ 2:05 p.m. 

The County launched Nassau Florida Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community.

The project kicked off with extensive community engagement and a review of the County’s plans, studies, and existing conditions. Based on this input, draft “Community Building Blocks” have been developed, outlining core values that will guide recommendations and strategies for the Vision plan. Residents, business owners, and other community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Building Blocks through a new survey. The survey asks respondents to:

● Identify which values resonate with them.
● Describe their ideas for what these values could look like in practice.

Once participants take the quick 5-question survey, they will be entered in a raffle to win a local prize or experience in the County.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nassaubuildingblocks.

To learn more about the project, Nassau County Bicentennial events, and ways to get involved, please visit www.nassaufl2050.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

5/22/24 @ 2:30 p.m. - The Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) is seeking the public's input on two initiatives. 

The first is the 2024 Coordinated Mobility Plan Survey. Input received will help planners better understand the community's transportation needs and obstacles, and will help them to identify solutions to reduce mobility gaps and improve transportation services through the region of Northeast Florida. 

The second survey, Customer Roadway Safety Survey, is designed to help the  NEFRC and Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) gain insight on the community's experiences related to roadway safety and JTA Services. The survey is part of JTA's commitment to enhancing safety on roadways, specifically for JTA services, as they strive to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries. 

Each survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Both surveys are open through the end of July. If you have any questions, please contact Summer Jones, Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinator of the Northeast Florida Regional Council at (904) 279-0880 ext. 124 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

Contact: Marci Larson
904-306-7513; 904-307-2888
[email protected]


May 10, 2024                                                             
 
Citizen Input Needed for Two Initiatives Federal Certification and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
 
The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (North Florida TPO) is seeking public comments from citizens in its four-county area for two major initiatives.
 
Every four years, the North Florida TPO undergoes a certification process to ensure we’re meeting federal requirements. The USDOT conducted the North Florida TPO 2024 certification review May 2. As part of that review, they would like to hear from the public. Please share your thoughts on the North Florida TPO’s work by submitting comments   by June 2 at https://northfloridatpo.com/certification.
 
The second is the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a staged multi-year program of transportation projects to be implemented during the next five-year period in the North Florida TPO area. The 2024/25-2028/29 TIP encompasses over $4 billion in investments. Those interested in offering comments may do so in our survey or during one of our virtual meetings at https://publicinput.com/tip2024. The public can also submit comments on individual projects via our Interactive TIP maps. Please see https://northfloridatpo.com/planning/tip for details. Comments must be submitted by June 2.
 
The TIP identifies all regionally significant transportation projects requiring Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and/or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approval. The TIP also includes a listing of projects that are financed with non-federal dollars which assists local governments within the TPO area with their transportation planning efforts.  Projects listed in the TIP include recommended improvements consistent with the approved Long Range Transportation Plan, and the adopted comprehensive plans of member local governments within the TPO area.  . The TIP is adopted following input from member governments, transportation agencies, the TPO committees and the public.
           
The North Florida TPO is the independent regional transportation planning agency for Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. The agency leads our region's efforts in planning, funding and mobilizing resources to develop and maintain our transportation system.  Plans and programs include the regional Long Range Transportation Plan; five-year Transportation Improvement Program; annual traffic count and mobility reports; coalitions for Smart North Florida and Clean Fuels; freight mobility; Cool to Pool rideshare commuter services; and public private partnerships. The TPO is governed by a 15-member board of elected officials and transportation agency representatives.  Learn more at www.northfloridatpo.com.

4/25/23 @ 2:15 p.m. - The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), in concert ​with their consultant, engineering and design firm, Atkins, are completing a regional bicycle and pedestrian master plan to identify gaps and opportunities to connect sidewalks, paved trails, and paved bicycle facilities throughout northeast Florida. As part of this study, citizens in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties are being asked for their opinion via an electronic survey that will be open until May 14th. The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete and can be found here. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Public Affairs Manager with the TPO, Marci Larson, at (904) 306-7513 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

5/23/22 @ 12:00 p.m.

The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau has released two community surveys related to 1) beach park harmonization; and 2) tourism and destination development initiatives. 

Nassau County beaches are enjoyed by ALL residents. As such, it is important that ALL residents respond to these surveys to make their voices heard during the planning process. 

The surveys will remain open through June 30th. 

Initiative #1: Beach Park Harmonization Project

The CUVB seeks to harmonize and enhance the visitor's experience at Amelia Island's seven main beach parks: North Beach, Main Beach, Seaside Park, Peters Point, Burney Park, Scott Road Beach Access, and the Southend Beach Access. Building on previous studies and existing guidelines, the Beach Harmonization Project aims to modernize and better equip these parks to better serve the local community, as well as visitors to the area. 

A presentation was made Katie Poppel of the firm EDSA at the May 18, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Ms. Poppel stated, "The objective of this is the idea of harmonization. How do these 7 parks fit together and create that cohesive space? A space where a resident or visitor can visit any park and find a set of "pedestrian comfort" enhancements including seating, waste receptacles, pavilions, beach access". The May 18th presentation can be found here with the presentation listed under "Tab C". 

Initiative #2: The "Nassau Next" Tourism and Destination Development Project

This project will create a comprehensive roadmap for the future of Nassau County and its tourism economy. Positioning new areas of the county will help capture a greater share of tourism spending while maintaining momentum on Amelia Island. This project will deliver a clear 10-year plan for creating jobs, expanding the economy, and improving quality of life for visitors and residents. 

Survey Link for Beach Park Harmonization Project

Survey Link for Tourism and Destination Development Project

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

2/12/21 @ 3:30 p.m. - The County is currently seeking citizen input related to the conceptual plan of the Westside Regional Park. This park will be located off of US 1, between Hilliard and Callahan.

Citizen feedback will be used to establish the Goals, Objectives, and Statement of Intent and will guide the design solution created for the park.

What amenities and features would you like to see included in this park? Please take this opportunity to tell us!

Below is a link for the survey which will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23rd so don't delay!

Click here for citizen survey.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

2/5/21 @ 2:35 p.m. -

2/2/21 @ 3:05 p.m. - This is just a friendly reminder that the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is assisting the County with a study of 14th Street from Amelia Island Parkway to north of Atlantic Avenue. The study will recommend ways to enhance traffic safety, with a focus on improving safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. If you live or travel within the study area, please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/21/21 @ 10:30 p.m.

The North Florida Transportation Organization (TPO) is seeking public input regarding safety improvements on 14th Street, with an emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
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Click here to participate in the survey.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer