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 jnorsworthy@jtafl.com. 

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 mlarson@northfloridatpo.com.

-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 mlarson@northfloridatpo.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is conducting the Amelia Island Pedestrian and Bicycle Focus Area Study to develop a network of walking and bicycling routes and they need your help identifying popular destinations, preferred routes, and any existing obstructions to bicyclists, runners, and pedestrians. The insights of those who already participate in these types of activities on Amelia Island are critical to understanding how a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network can best serve the community.

To share your thoughts, please join the TPO on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 9am-1pm at the Fernandina Beach Market Place located on North 7th Street. If you are unable to attend the event, you can submit comments online at www.ameliapedbikestudy.com by Friday, March 4, 2016.

If you have any questions, please contact Marci Larson of the TPO at (904) 306-7513 or via e-mail at mlarson@northfloridatpo.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office