10/16/24 @ 11:45 a.m. - At today's meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No.2024-035 proclaiming the week of October 25 - November 2, 2024 at Mobility Week in Nassau County, Florida. 

Mobility Week is a collaborative effort by the Florida Department of Transportation and its partner agencies to promote awareness of safe, multimodal transportation choices by hosting an annual collection of outreach events. The week is also mean to encourage individuals to explore how various active travel choices like walking, biking, riding transit or carpooling reduces traffic congestion and serve as great alternative travel choices. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

10/1/24 @ 10:30 a.m. - As of today, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has assumed all responsibility as the Community Transportation Coordinator for the Transportation Disadvantaged Residents of Nassau County. Please click here to see the Press Release from JTA. It also includes contact information for inquiries. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/10/24 @ 1:15 p.m. - Over the past year, Nassau County and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) have conducted a study on public transportation and gathered input from the community through a series of surveys, open houses and appearances at local events. The purpose of the study was to analyze existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County, as well as exploring connections to neighboring transportation providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies. 

A presentation regarding the preliminary results and recommendations is available for review on JTA's website. Please watch the video presentation and provide feedback right there on the website. You can remain anonymous. Your feedback will help shape the future or our transit system. The deadline to respond is Friday, July 26th.  

If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Norsworthy, Program Manager for the JTA, at (904) 632-5544 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-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

4/10/24 @ 10:00 a.m.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in partnership with Nassau County is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County, as well as exploring connections to neighboring transit providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies.

Public participation is an important part of developing study updates. A survey was offered from September 2023 - January 2024 and a lot of great feedback was received. At this time, the TPO is seeking public input for a second online survey. Though both surveys relate to public transportation, the questions are different in this new survey. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community.

To access the survey, click here. The deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeremy Norsworthy, Project Manager for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, at (904) 632-5544 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

2/6/24 @ 11:15 a.m. - 
 
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), in partnership with Nassau County, is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. This study will update the 2015 Transit Study to reflect demographic, economic, infrastructure and industry growth trends that impact public transportation services and needs. The Transit Study document will include a financial plan identifying existing and projected operating and capital funding sources; a strategic plan for marketing and promoting transit services; and the implementation steps for five-year and ten-year planning periods.

Public participation is an integral part of the study and we want to hear from you! JTA will be hosting two public meetings to share information about the study and to get your feedback. Representatives will give a presentation and exhibits will be available for review. Your input will be used to help identify service improvements for future transit. 

The two meeting dates are as follows: 

Callahan
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 
Callahan Multi-Use Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011

Fernandina Beach
Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 
Peck Center Auditorium, 516 S. 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Thank you in advance for participation and for providing valuable feedback to the County.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer
 

12/5/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in partnership with Nassau County, recently announced that it is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, which has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years, in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County as well as exploring connections to neighboring transit providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies.

Public participation is an important part of developing study updates and various public outreach activities will support the plan. We previously released a survey link asking the community to provide feedback. However at this time, we would also like to announce that the JTA will also be hosting two public meetings in Nassau County where residents can come and speak with officials from the County and JTA. The meetings will include a presentation and exhibits for the public's review. The two meeting dates are as follows: 

​Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Callahan Multi-purpose building located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan. 

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the County Commission's Chambers located at 96136 Nassau Place, Yulee.(within the James S. Page Governmental Complex). 

Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community. If you haven't already, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete the online survey as well. To access the survey, simply click on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/NasauCountyTransitUpdate. The deadline to complete the survey is January 13, 2024. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

9/22/23 2 1:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in partnership with Nassau County is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, which has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years, in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County as well as exploring connections to neighboring transit providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies.

Public participation is an important part of developing study updates and various public outreach activities will support the plan. Planned activities include at least two open house public workshops, seeking feedback at local events, an online transit opinion survey, social media interaction, and email outreach. Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community.
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We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our online survey. To access the survey, simply click on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/NasauCountyTransitUpdate. The deadline to complete the survey is January 13, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeremy Norsworthy, Project Manager for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, at (904) 632-5544 or via email at [email protected]. 

To view the JTA flyer on this important issue, please click here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

3/24/22 @ 2:15 p.m. - Next week, Nassau County Engineering Services will host a community meeting regarding the William Burgess Boulevard extension. This project will extend the existing William Burgess Blvd. across U.S. 17, connecting to Theresa Road and Miner Road, and will include construction of a multi-use path to provide a safe route for pedestrians. This is being done in an effort to improve mobility in the area, reduce congestion at the middle and high school on Miner Road and allow for another east/west road parallel to State Road 200. 

The Community Meeting will provide residents with the opportunity to hear details from Engineering staff and the Engineering Design Team and to ask questions. Visual concepts of the extension project and anticipated timelines will also be shared at the meeting.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

If you have any questions, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/16/20 @ 9:00 a.m.

Did you know that Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) offers affordable transit services for ALL Nassau County residents? This means that anyone, regardless of their age, can find reliable transportation for appointments, grocery shopping and more. 

Nassau TRANSIT is a public bus transportation service with convenient stops throughout the County, as well as River City Marketplace and downtown Jacksonville. This service is $1.00 each way. Nassau TRANSIT also includes paratransit services for individuals needing special accommodations. Qualifying residents can schedule appointments to be picked up from their home and driven to their desired location, sometimes on the same day. This service is $2.00 each way. Call (904) 261-0700 to schedule an appointment. Buses run Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Click here to view the Nassau TRANSIT schedule.

The Island Hopper provides local transportation on Amelia Island and is popular for residents and tourists due to its convenient stops around town including downtown, Central Park, Main Beach, Seaside Park, the Publix Shopping Center, and more. This service runs Thursday through Monday, including most holidays (except for Christmas and Thanksgiving). Fare for the Island Hopper is $1.00 each time you board. Please see the attached map containing pickup/drop off locations and times.

Nassau Express Select is a joint partnership between the NCCOA and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) that offers commuters executive-style transportation between Nassau County and downtown Jacksonville. These vehicles include comfortable seating and modern conveniences such as complimentary Wi-Fi and USB charging ports. Attached is a flyer that includes pickup/drop off locations and times.

Nassau Express Select is $3.00 each way, however some residents may qualify for a reduced fare. Unlimited rides are also offered through 1-day and 31-day passes. Contact Nassau TRANSIT at (904) 261-0700 for more information.

If you have questions regarding any of the transit services offered by the Nassau County Council on Aging, please give them a call at (904) 261-0700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/7/19 @ 4:45 p.m. - On Monday, September 23, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in celebration of the opening of the new Bailey-Simmons Multi-Use Trail. The trail is the eastern half of the overall Amelia River-to-Sea trail and has access to various parks, beach accesses, and a variety of shopping and dining venues.

To read the original press release about the event and the trail, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/10/19 @ 11:15 a.m. - The North Florida Transportation Organization will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall Meeting to discuss transportation projects and programs needed to meet the needs of the community.

What is a Telephone Town Hall Meeting you ask? This in an informative, interactive event where the public is invited to dial-in, listen to and become involved during a lively panel discussion regarding the future of transportation in Northeast Florida. Please note you are not obligated to speak during the call and can simply listen to the meeting if desired.

Two calls will be held this week:

• Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
  
• Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

In order to participate, please visit the TPO website to register in advance and they will call you at the date/time of the event. Please click here to see the flyer featuring additional information about this planning initiative.

If you have any questions, please contact Marci Larson of the North Florida TPO Office at (904) 306-7513 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/5/18 @ 4:30 p.m. - The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization is developing Path Forward 2045 that will identify programs and projects to meet the mobility needs of the region's residents through 2045. As part of the public engagement process, citizens are asked to complete a brief on-line survey on several issues that will affect the plan's development.

The survey is open through November 30, 2018. Those participating in the survey will be entered into a drawing for a Microsoft Office Tablet or one of twenty-five $100 Visa gift cards. To access the survey, please click here.

Please see the attached Press Release for additional information about the North Florida TPO and Path Forward 2045.

If you have any questions, please contact Marci Larson, Public Affairs Manager for the North Florida TPO, at (904) 306-7513 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office