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Informational Open House Regarding the Simmons Road Trail

2/7/2017

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Kailey Porter
Nassau County BOCC
(904)530-6300

Amelia River-to-Sea Trail (Simmons Road Multi-use Trail) Open House

Event:
Nassau County, the City of Fernandina Beach and Element Engineering Group will be hosting an Open House on March 2, 2017 from 5pm to 7pm at the American Beach Community Center to discuss the Amelia River-to-Sea Trail (Simmons Road Multi-use Trail) project. Element Engineering Group has completed the 30% plan design and needs additional public input to complete their work. Anyone interested in the project is encouraged to attend the Open House to review the plans, provide comments and ask questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Who: Nassau County Staff, City of Fernandina Beach Staff, Element Engineering Group Representatives, & the Citizens of Nassau County
What: Amelia River-to-Sea Trail Open House
When: March 2, 2017 from 5pm – 7pm
Why: To solicit public feedback on the 30% design plans for the Amelia River-to-Sea Trail project
Where: American Beach Community Center
       1600 Julia Street
       Amelia Island, FL 32034 

Project Description:
The River-to-Sea Trail is a 2.1 mile long separated asphalt trail with a varying width of 8’ to 10’ running from the Atlantic Ocean to the Inter-Costal Waterway (Amelia River) via the Crane Island Trail at the Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex. The trail will be located within the rights-of-way of Simmons Road and Bailey Road. The Amelia River-to-Sea Trail (Simmons Road Multi-use Trail) is centrally located and ideally situated on Amelia Island to provide a highly desired and much needed east/west corridor for non-vehicular travel. The proposed trail will serve both commuter and leisure users and ultimately reduce vehicular miles traveled on Amelia Island by providing connectivity with existing intersecting non-vehicular facilities located on the Amelia Island Parkway, 14th Street, Will Hardee Road, and Fletcher Avenue (all north/south corridors). This project will connect numerous residential developments to a wide variety of retail, service, and recreational opportunities. Notably, the pristine beaches of Amelia Island, the resort and dining amenities of south Amelia Island, the retail and service opportunities of central Amelia Island, the Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex, and the entrance to Crane Island.
 
Contact:
For more information contact Kailey Porter with Nassau County @ (904)530-6300 or kporter@nassaucountyfl.com.
 
Public participation is encouraged and sought without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Kailey Porter or Taco Pope at (904)530-6300 at least 7 days before the meeting.

13 Comments
Tim Schurtter
2/7/2017 04:54:56 pm

As a resident of Amelia Island, and Isle De Mai specifically, I am looking forward to the successful completion of this project. I'll be attending the open house next month to get the latest information.

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Sabrina Robertson
2/8/2017 06:50:58 am

Great! We look forward to seeing you there.

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gerry clare
2/8/2017 05:01:41 am

"Much needed"?

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Sabrina Robertson
2/8/2017 06:50:33 am

Yes! Nassau County is committed to providing safe routes for residents choosing to walk or bike. This portion of road is commonly used by residents traveling to and from the beach and there is not currently a sidewalk there. The construction of this project will be funded entirely by a federally grant. Our Planning Dept. is creating a page on their website containing all the letters of support, local resolutions, and grant information. I will post that link here as soon as it is available.

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Sabrina Robertson
2/8/2017 06:51:57 am

*by a federally funded grant*

Jonathan Tomassetti
2/8/2017 11:17:56 am

As a cyclist on Amelia Island for over 20 years, it is a pleasure to see how many more people are out riding bicycles on Amelia Island since the addition of the bicycle lanes and the Amelia Island Trail.

In addition to locals, I see many tourists enjoying the bicycle infrastructure as well. In fact with the bike lanes, bike trails, bike friendly beaches and mountain bike course in Fort Clinch State Park, Amelia Island is becoming a destination for cycling tourists.

I look forward to the Simmons Trail as it will open up another section of the island to safe and easy bicycle access.

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Sabrina Robertson
2/8/2017 11:52:22 am

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for your comments. We are very excited about this project as well and know that a lot of members of the community are going to love it!

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Christie LeBlanc
2/8/2017 05:40:36 pm

We have lived in Simmons Cove for 16 years. We are very much looking forward to a trail down Simmons Road as we use it frequently for running, biking and walking.

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Sabrina Robertson
2/9/2017 05:45:09 am

Thank you Christie for your comments. Glad to hear you and your family will find the trail to be useful to the community.

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Mary Libby
3/5/2017 11:50:19 am

I was unable to make it to the meeting on March 2, but my husband was there. We live at 616 Spanish Way East and our house backs up to this planned trail. I'm not objecting to the trail per say, but I am concerned about the plan to remove the trees next to the lake. Right now we have a beautiful view of the lake and enjoy watching all the birds that nest there and flit back and forth on them. Also, there is a tree ordinance and I'm not sure that this might not be in violation of that.

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Sabrina Robertson
3/7/2017 05:42:18 am

Good Morning, I wanted to let you know that I sent your comments to our Planning Director. He and other representatives are looking into your concerns. I've asked him to respond here so that others that share your concerns can see the outcome.

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Sabrina Robertson
3/13/2017 11:06:36 am

Hi Ms. Libby,

I understand that you have been in touch with the Dept. of Planning & Economic Opportunity regarding your concerns. However I wanted to respond here for anyone else that may be following this issue.

The design consultant is currently reviewing various options on how to proceed and at this point, the final location of the trail has not been determined. Additionally, the developers and land owners are committed to replacement of trees surrounding the pond bank and are looking at both aquatic and non-aquatic tree and landscape improvements. City and County staff are working together to insure that resulting changes will enhance the area while providing a safe option for residents wishing to walk or ride bikes to the beach.

We are happy that the community is engaged in the design process. Please know that the design consultant is working diligently to bring the best design possible. If you have any questions, please fee free to contact the County's Dept. of Planning & Economic Opportunity at (904) 530-6300.

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Sabrina Robertson
3/13/2017 11:08:58 am

I failed to mention that staff is working directly with the Amelia Tree Conservancy Group to insure that the Tree Ordinance is being followed.

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