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August 1, 2014 :Nassau County qrowth :Management Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan(FGTS) Land Trail Opportunity and Priority Network excerpts Exhibit G - Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation, Inc., 'Close the Gap' excerpts Exhibit H - East Coast Greenway Florida Route Map Exhibit I - ROW Maps/Plats Compact Disk Exhibit J - Letters of Support Exhibit K - City of Fernandina Beach Resolution 2014-58 Exhibit L - Nassau County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes and Agenda Packet Exhibit M - Cost Estimates

....__ . ::-.· ... - ..=---=--:----_:- FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION District 2 APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION November 2012 ALTERNATIVES PROJECTS Page rot 4 Oate: AUGUST 1, 2014

Project Title: AMELIA ISLAND TRAIL PHASE II {AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY MULTI-USE TRAIL)

Project Sponsor (name of city, county, state, federal agency, or MPO):

NASSAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF FERNANDINA BEACH (JOINT APPLICANTS)

Contact TACO E. POPE. AICP Title SENIOR PLANNER Agency NASSAU COUNTY BOCC

Address 96161 NAssAu PLACE, vuLEE, FL 32097

Phone (904) 491-7328 Email [email protected]

Priority (relative to other applications submitted by the Project Sponsor) _F1_R_ST_PR_1_o_R1_TY______

Name of Applicant (If other than contact person) _sA_M_E______

1. Qualifying Transportation Alternatives Activities: Check the Transportation Alternatives activity that the proposed project will address. (Check all that apply).

Provision of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, or transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The provision of safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs.

Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, or other • non-motorized transportation users. • Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas. • Inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising. • Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation structures. Vegetation management in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety, prevent against • invasive species, and provide erosion control. Environmental mitigation activity to address stormwater management, control, and water pollution • prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff. Reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or • aquatic habitats. Safe Routes to School Project - A separate SRTS application must be • filled out and submitted with this application. Because of the extensive nature of the SRTS application, an additional year may be needed before an SRTS project can be programmed. 11/2012 Page 2 of 4 2. Project Description: Use additional sheets as necessary to respond to the following: (a) Provide a clear and concise detailed description of the Transportation Alternatives project. For sidewalks and multiuse paths, include the preferred construction material, (ie. concrete or asphalt surface). Describe where the project is located, the beginning and ending termini and approximate length. For sidewalks and bike paths that parallel roads, include which side of the road it is proposed and any unique or special features such as boardwalks or bridges. Include a location map if possible.

SEE EXHIBIT A 11/2012 Page 3 of 4 (b) What project phases are proposed to be funded with Transportation Alternatives funds? (Do not include work that is already complete or will be funded by other means. Check all that apply) D Planning Studies and Activities 0 Project Development and Environmental Studies 0 Engineering and Final Plans Preparation Work D Right of Way Acquisition 0 Construction 0 Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities (c) Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently underway, such as planning studies, master plans, PD&E studies, engineering, surveying or plans preparation. Provide copies of this information if available

SEE EXHIBIT A

(d) Describe the project's existing right of way ownerships. This description shall identify who owns the right of way, when the right of way was acquired (if known) and how ownership is documented (i.e. plats, deeds, prescriptions, certified surveys). Also describe if any additional right of way is required, and who will acquire and retain ownership of proposed right of way.

SEE EXHIBIT A

(e) Summarize any special characteristics of the project and provide any other specific project information that should be considered.

SEE EXHIBIT A 3. Project Implementation Information (attach extra sheets if needed):

(a) Describe the proposed method of performing (i.e. contract or in-house) and administering (i.e. Local Agency or FOOT) each work phase of the project. If it is proposed that the project be administered by a governmental entity other than the Department of Transportation, the agency must be certified to administer Federal Aid projects in accordance with the department's Local Agency Program Manual (topic no. 525-010-300).

SEE EXHIBIT B

(b) Describe any public support of the proposed project. (Examples include: written endorsement, formal declaration, resolution, financial donations or other appropriate means).

SEE EXHIBIT B

(d) Matching local funds are not required, but if matching local funds are to be used, describe source of matching funds and any restrictions on availability.

SEE EXHIBIT B

(e) Other specific implementation information that should be considered.

SEE EXHIBIT B 11/2012 Page 4 of 4 4. Project Cost:

What is the total estimated cost of the work requested to be funded as an Transportation Alternatives project through this application?

Planning Activities. $ 0.00 Project Development and Environmental Studies. $ 84,000 Engineering and Final Plans Preparation Work. $ 280,000 Right of Way Acquisition. $ 0.00 Construction. $ 1,400,000 Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities. $ 210,000

Other. c2s% coNsrnucnoN coNTENGENCY/TREE PLANTING/UTILITY RnocAnoN> $ 526,000 ADDITIONAL BREAKDOWN OF PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT M. TOTAL: $ 2,500,000 If local matching funds are proposed, how much will be funded by FOOT and how much by local funds?

FOOT Alternatives Funds $ 2,soo,000 t Local Funds $____ o_.o_o= Total $ 2,soo,000

CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT SPONSOR NASSAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS &THE CITY COMMISSION OF FERNANDINA BEACH I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by [REF. coFB REsoLuT10N 2014-ss , (municipal, county, state, federal agency, or MPO) and that said entity will:

1. enter into a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; 2. comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act for any Right of Way actions required for the project, and 3. support other actions necessary to fully implement the proposed project.

I further certify that the estimated costs included herein are reasonable and understand that significant increases in these costs could cause the project to be removed from the Florida Department of Transportation work program.

This project will be administered by (check only one): D The applicant or sponsor using the department's Local Agency Program, or 0 The Florida Department of Transportation

TED SELBY COUNTY MANAGER, NASSAU COUNTY BOCC

Title

~: Date Exhibit A

2.A. Project Description and Mapping

Overview

Priority project #1: Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-Use Trail)

The Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-Use Trail) is a vital component of the non-vehicular transportation system on Amelia Island and a logical continuation of the recently completed Amelia Island Trail. The construction of the Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail will extend the Amelia Island Trail to a length of approximately 10.5 miles and provide seamless connectivity via a separated path from the primary entrance to Amelia Island on 8th Street(AlA) just east of the Shave Bridge to the southern most extent of Amelia Island at the Nassau Sound where the trail will ultimately connect with the Timucuan Trail in Duval County.

The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail is not merely a recreat ional trail for occasional users but rather integral part of the Island's alternative transportation system. The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail will provide connectivity with existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities on Amelia Island including the NFTPO's #1 priority project for FY 2018/2019, the Simmons Road Trail. Beyond the confines of Amelia Island, construction of this segment of trail is of significant regional, State, and National relevance as it provides critical linkages in the East Coast Greenway(ECG), contributes to the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, the First Coast Connector(FCN), and the Northeast Coast Connector(NEC). [Additional information related to the project's regional, State, and National significance is found in Section '2.C' of the application packet.]

The proposed trail will be an economic attractor for the region while concurrently reducing vehicular miles traveled on Amelia Island by providing connectivity to a wide variety of retail, service, professional, recreation, resort, and residential uses.

Public Land Holdings

The Nassau County BOCC and the City of Fernandina Beach have substantial land holdings along the majority of the proposed Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail route. The public holdings allow flexibility in trail placement and limits potential conflicts to only a handful of manageable situations. Not to say the project is without challenge, but, ove r the course of the four(4) mile trail route the number of conflicts are few in relation to the project's size, regional/national significances, and the level service the trail will provide to both fulltime residents and tourists.

Project Segments and Order of Construction [Ref. Map Series AIT-11;Exhibit CJ

The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail is proposed as single project measuring four(4) miles. Construction of the trail is requested as a single phase. However, The project can logically be broken into four(4) independently functional segments. Each segment measures approximately one(l) mile.

If the trail is constructed in segments, the order of segment construction is not static. In other words, segment 4 may be the first segment constructed as opposed to segment 1. Each segment can stand independently thus, the order is not paramount. The logical continuation of the existing non-vehicular transportation system and the level of service provided by the individual segment can be the determining factor. Segment 1 is not inherently more valuable or a higher priority then segment 4. With that said, what is described below as segment 4 is the most logical point of beginning for continuation of the existing Amelia Island Trail.

Segment 1: 8th Street/AlA to Bailey Road {Simmons Road Trail)

The trail will commence at the intersection of 8th Street(AlA) and the Amelia Island Parkway where the proposed trail will connect with existing pedestrian facilities running east and west from the intersection on 8th Street(AlA). The proposed trail will be placed west of the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway and run south within the ROW of the Amelia Island Parkway for approximately 700lf. The first 700' of the proposed trail is arguably on of the more difficult sections for construction. There are some minimal landscape materials and 2-3 stormwater facilities that may require relocation. The ROW measures 80' in width in this 7001f section.

After the first 700lf, the BOCC owns additional lands reserved for ROW in varying widths from 40' - 110'(in addition to the 80' ROW) along the west(south as it meanders) side of the existing 80' ROW to the intersection with Bailey Road and the end of Segment 1. The end of Segment 1 is the intersecting point with the Simmons Road Trail as programmed for construction in fy 2018/2019.

The additional public land holdings allows for great flexibility in trail placement. It would be preferred that the trail be located within the wooded areas of the public land holdings creating a canopy covered trail.

Segment 2: Bailey Road(Simmons Road Trail) to 14th Street

Segment 2 begins at the intersection with the Simmons Road Trail. The Amelia Island Parkway Trail at this point could cross the Amelia Island Parkway at the Bailey Road intersection. This crossing is already approved as part of the Simmons Road Trail project.

The Amelia Island Trail will then continue within the ROW of the Amelia Island Parkway on the north side(as the road meanders) of the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway. This segment is relatively uneventful for the first 1,800lf. Trail placement will require modifications to the existing swale in portions of this 1,800lf section.

At a point approximately 8001f west of the intersection with Amelia Road, based on aerial photography, PA's Parcel data, and physical inspection, it appears the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway are not centered within the ROW thus making an approximate 300 - 400lf section of the proposed trail placement difficult despite an 80' ROW. This section does not appear impossible to construct but may require the trail to abut the existing 4' paved shoulder. This placement raises concern with relation to existing road side swale and added expense with storm water piping. The section of Segment 2 approximately 4001f west of Amelia road through 14th Street is arguable the second most difficult section for construction. [see alternative below]

Segment 2 ends at the intersection with 14th Street. The City of Fernandina Beach owns land in both the northwest and northeast quadrants of the intersection with 14th street. It is the intention of the proposal to jog the trail north and cross 14th Street approximately 150' north of the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Amelia Island Parkway and 14th Street. The proposed trail will connect with the existing pedestrian facilities on 14th Street at this point before continuing east. [see alternative below]

ALTERNATIVE SEGMENT 2: In the alternative, the trail could simply not cross the Amelia Island Parkway at Bailey Road and avoid the above referenced constraints. Additional conflicts with utilities may arise. Either route is suitable-. Remaining on the south side(as the road meanders) of the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway has its advantages especially as the trail approaches the roundabout at 14th Street. If the trail remains on the south side of the Amelia Island Parkway there will need to be a crossing at 14th Street to connect with the existing pedestrian facilities within the ROW of 14th Street. The width of the ROW and the additional public land holdings allow for flexibility. FOOT Staff will need to determine the most cost effective and efficient route. There are pros and cons with crossing at Bailey Road.

Segment 3: 14th Street to Via Del Rey

The trail is proposed to continue along the north side (as the road meanders) of the Amelia Island Parkway travel lanes. This section runs parallel to the City golf course. There exists flexibility with the placement of the trail in this half mile section until the end of city owned property. At this point, the trail is proposed to reenter the right of way and continue to the end of Segment 3 at Via Del Rey (the intersecting point with the proposed Ocklawaha Trail). The termination of Segment 3 is intentional as it aligns with the proposed Ocklawaha Trail route.

The section of Segment 3 from the end of the City's golf course to Via Del Rey measures approximately 1,8001f. This is arguably the most difficult section for construction. The difficulty is primarily related to the desire to maintain as many existing canopy trees as possible coupled with existing roadside swales and significant utility installations. The ROW width is 100' in this section.

ALTERNATIVE SEGMENT 3: In the alternative, and in respect to the construction of Segment 2, it is likely construction of the trail along the south side(as the road meanders) of the Amelia Island Parkway travel lanes may prove more cost effective and less intrusive on adjacent properties. If the trail is ultimately constructed on the south side (as the road meanders) of the Amelia Island Parkway travel lanes a crossing at the Via Del Rey intersection will be necessary to connect with the Ocklawaha Trail route.

Ultimately, FOOT Staff will need to determine the most cost effective and efficient route. There are pros and cons with construction on either side of the roadway.

Segment 4: Via Del Rey to Fletcher Avenue/A1A (Amelia Island Trail)

Segment 4 runs from Via Del Rey to Fletcher Avenue and connects with the existing Amelia Island Trail. Outside of modifying the existing swale in certain areas, construction of the trail on the north side(as the road meanders) of the Amelia Island Parkway travel lanes appears to be relatively uneventful. There exist public holdings in addition to the 80' ROW.

As stated previously, if FOOT believes the project is better served on the south side(as the road meanders) of the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway the County has no objection. However, if the trail is constructed on the south side(as the road meanders) of the Amelia Island Parkway travel lanes the trail will be required to navigate the Amelia Island Trail/Buccaneer Trail intersection. There is ample ROW to navigate the intersection however the crossing of Buccaneer Trail may be slightly more complex. Ultimately, FDOT Staff will need to determine the most cost effective and efficient route. There are pros and cons with construction on either side of the roadway.

2.B. Project Phase to be funded with Transportation Alternative funds

See Application form

2.C. Related Project Work

Local(Nassau County & City of Fernandina Beach) Nassau County has completed a conceptual trail route mapping exercise including physical inspection of the corridor and the creation of a correlating map series, Map Series /AJT-Jr. The map series includes two project overview maps and five(S) tiles detailing specific locations along the proposed trail route. Map Series AIT-11is included as Exhibit C.

The development of the proposed trail route is also identified on Map 8 of the RMP2030 map series(attached as Exhibit D) accompanying the 2030 Recreation Plan for Nassau County which is currently working the through the adoption process.

Detailed further in Section 2.E of this document, the proposed trail project is supportive of the League of American Bicyclists recommendations for expanding bicycling opportunities as contained in the City of Fernandina Beach's 2013 bronze status as a Bicycle Friendly Community and would enhance future applications for an upgraded designation status.

Region The TPO's 2006 Greenways & Trails Master Plan identified an extensive network of desired routes at a regional level. The southern two(2)miles of the proposed Amelia Island Trail Parkway Multi-use Trail route is identified in the referenced 2006 TPO Plan as a "Highest Priority Segment'\ Segment #7. The northern two(2) miles of the proposed route is identified as "Other Identified and Prioritized Corridors." Excerpts of the plan area attached as Exhibit E. The document in its entirety can be viewed at: http://www.northfloridatpo.com/images/uploads/general/Regional%20Greenways%20&%20Tr ails.pdf

In addition to the 2006 Regional Greenway and Trails plan, The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization recently completed the 2013 Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The document identified Amelia Island as Priority 1 sub area in the four county region as an area which would most warrant more detailed studies. According to the Plan, the priority tiers are based on the degree of public-identified need and projected latent demand of the subarea. The NFTPO's 2013 Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan can be viewed at: http://www.northfloridatpo.com/images/uploads/docs/BikePed submitted final plan 102413. Q.Q.f State The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail is part of the Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan{FGTS} Land Trail Opportunity and Priority Network. The Priority Network encompasses the more important corridors and connections within the FGTS Opportunity Network. The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail is identified in the 2013-2017 FGTS as "Top Tier Gap Project" #23. A letter from the Assistant Bureau Chief of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Greenways and Trails confirming the Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail project ranking in the State of Florida's priority ranking system is included in Exhibit J. Excerpts from the document are attached as Exhibit F. To view the document in its entirety visit: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/FGTS Plan/default.htm

The Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation {FGTF} has embarked on a "Close the Gaps" initiative throughout the State of Florida. The FGTF goal is to complete the Comprehensive Florida 'End to End'{N2N} Trail. Part of the N2N Trial is the 'Northeast Coast Connector'. The Amelia Island Trail is an identified gap in the NEC. Excerpts from the Close the Gap initiative are included as Exhibit G. Additional information related to the Foundation can be found at www.FGTF.org

National The East Coast Greenway{ECG} is a 2,900 mile developing trail system, linking 15 states and more than two dozen major cities throughout the Eastern seaboard between Canada and Key West. According to the ECG website, "34% of the Florida route is completed trail, 19% is in development, 36% is in public control and awaiting development, and only 26 miles {4%} is considered "gap" where the route location has not yet been found." Nassau County has 100% of the route identified with a significant portion of the trail route complete. The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use trail is an identified gap in the ECG. Constructing this segment will extend the continuous portion of the ECG in Nassau and Duval Counties {Amelia Island Trail and Timucuan trail}. A general map provided by the ECG identifying the State of Florida is included in Exhibit H. For additional information related to the ECG visit http://www.greenway.org/

2.D. Project Right of Way

The Amelia Island Trail Phase II {Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trial) is proposed to be constructed 100% within existing public rights-of-way and publicly held properties.

The proposed trail will commence within right-of-way of the State; A1A{8th Street) just east of the Shave Bridge at the intersection of the Amelia Island Parkway, and then utilize a combination of right-of-way under the jurisdiction of Nassau County and . lands under the ownership of the City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County.

Provided on Compact Disc{CD} as Exhibit I of this Grant package are the following: - Amelia Island Parkway{AIP} Resurfacing Plans 1998 [Turn lane were added with this project at the intersections of AIP/James Town Road and AIP/Lynndale Road. These turn lanes are not shown on the plans.]

- Amelia Island Parkway Summer Beach ROW dedication from 1985 [Dedications related to Sumer Beach ORI] - Amelia Island Parkway and 4th Street Roundabout construction plans [2008]

- Florida Power and Light As-builts(portion) [2013]

Nassau County has also assembled a series of pertinent plats situated adjacent to the proposed project which are included on the CD attached as Exhibit I. The series includes:

• /Summer Beach West Rep/at' Plat Book 6 Page 283 • /Selva Verde Subdivision' Plat Book 4 Page 49 • /Selva Verde Subdivision Section 3' Plat Book 4 Page 102 • /Amelia Island Industrial Park Section 3' Plat Book 5 Page 59 • /Amelia Island Industrial Park Section 4' Plat Book 6 Page 248

2.E. Special Characteristics/Additional Information

League of Am erican Bicycl ists

The proposed Amelia Island Trail Phases ll(Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail) is supportive of the League of American Bicyclists recommendations for expanding bicycling opportunities as contained in the City of Fernandina Beach's 2013 bronze status as a Bicycle Friendly Community and would enhance future applications for an upgraded designation status. The Bicycle Friendly Community Program provides a roadmap to improve conditions for bicycling within the community and offers national recognition for communities that actively support bicycling. A Bicycle Friendly Community welcomes cyclists by providing safe accommodation for cycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation.

It continues to be a joint goal of the City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County to ultimately obtain recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community for Amelia Island in its entirety. Planning for a consolidated Amelia Island non-vehicular master plan is in development. City and County Staff are meeting and preparing the conceptual maps necessary to move forward . The extension of the Amelia Island Trail (Phases II & Ill) and provide critical connections to completing the overall trail network for Amelia Island.

Gu llah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor This Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail is a contributing asset to the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, designated by Congress to celebrate the legacy and continuing contributions of Gullah Geechee people, who settled in the coastal counties from Flo rida to South Carolina, to our American heritage. Reference Appendix L, Recreational and Scenic Resources, of the Gullah Geeche Cultural Heritage Corridor Management Plan. A link to the Management Plan can be viewed by following the link provided below. http://www.gullahgeecheecorridor.org/pdfs/Appendix%20L%20- %20Recreation%20and%20Scenic%20Resources.pdf Comprehensive Plan Consistency The proposed project is consitent with and further implements the following Goals, Policies, and Objectives as estblished in Nassau County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan.

OBJECTIVE T.04 The County shall encourage and promote the safe integration and utilization of bicycle and pedestrian movement on the major roadway network,. within public facilities,. commercial development,. residential areas,. recreational facilities,. and other areas that allow public access.

Policy T.04.01 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities,. in public project facilities and features shall be incorporated in public projects,. as designated on the Bicycle Route Network as shown on Maps FTMS-7 and -8,. to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian use. This shall include provision of paved shoulders and sidewalks on major roadway segments,. especially those identified as part of the bicycle route network.

The Amelia Island Trail,. as shown on Map FTMS-8,. shall be implemented by requiring developments to construct that section related to their development. Such development shall receive appropriate credit from recreation and/or transportation impact fees.

Policy T.04.02 The County shall continue to participate and coordinate the Bicycle and Pedestrian paths with the North Florida TPO.

Policy T.04.03 The County shall work with developers to establish an interconnected system for the safe, convenient and efficient movement of pedestrian and bicycle.

Policy ROS.01.13 The County shall pursue available grant sources for the acquisition and development of park and recreation areas, including but not limited to Federal and State funding.

OBJECTIVE ROS.02 The County shall assure appropriate multi-modal access to all public recreation areas maintained by the County, including beach and waterfront facilities. Recreational facilities required for new development shall be constructed to maximize appropriate multi-modal access.

Policy ROS.02.01 The County will provide for adequate vehicular parking and bicycle racks at all new County recreation areas and will ensure the installation of such facilities at the time of the reconstruction or additions to existing County recreation areas.

Policy ROS.02.02 Sidewalks, bicycle paths and multipurpose trails shall be provided at the time of construction or reconstruction as defined in the County Land Development Code along public roads which provide access from neighborhoods to County parks.

The proposed project is consitent with and further implements the following Goals, Policies, and Objectives as estblished in City of Fernadina Beach Comprehensive Plan. OBJECTIVE 2.10. BICYCLEPEDESTRIAN AND MULTI-USE PATHS NETWORK The City shall encourage and promote the safe integration and utilization of bicycle and pedestrian and low-speed alternative vehicle movement on the roadway network, which includes roadways classified as minor arterials or collectors; within public lands, commercial development, mixed-use redevelopment, residential areas, and parks and recreational lands; and other areas that allow public access.

Policy 2.10.14. The City shall design, locate, and prioritize bicycle lanes and sidewalks or multi-use paths that serve to connect schools, hospitals or medical care facilities, parks and open space areas, beach access locations, commercial activity corridors, and employment centers.

Policy 2.10.17. Multi-use trails and/or shared use pathways shall be designed at widths that allow users to safely pass in opposing directions.

Policy 2.10.18. Sidewalks, bicycle lanes and multi-use trails and/or shared use pathways shall be regularly maintained to clear obstructions and trim landscaping that encroach onto the facility.

Policy 1.06.09. The City should seek to establish traditional, pedestrian-oriented quality-of-life design features in areas of the City when the need is identified. Indicators of traditionat pedestrian-oriented, urban areas appropriate for urban design standards should include some or all of the following characteristics: a. Building facades pulled up close to the street facing the street, and generally aligned with the street; b. Relatively high-density mixed use, compactly laid out to accommodate walking and bicycling that promotes street level activity; c. A mixture of housing types and prices; d. Multi-story buildings; e. Connected, narrow streets or streets with modest radii; f. A connected network of sidewalks, bike paths, or multi-use trails; g. Mature street trees lined up along the street; h. On-street parking; i. Off-street parking at side or rear of buildings; j. Narrow, smaller lots; k. Front porches; I. Garages subservient to the primary building with or without an accessory dwelling unit; m. Short block faces; and n. Terminated vistas. Exhibit B

3.A. Proposed Method of Performing and Administering the Project This application proposes that the Florida Department of Transportation perform and administer the Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail) project.

J.B. Public Support

The Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail) project has received written public support from the following:

• Office of Greenways & Trails, FDEP/Doug Alderson, Assistant Bureau Cheif • Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau/Gil Langely, President & CEO • Eric Bartelt/Bicycle Advocate • Amelia Island Trail Team/Phillip Scanlan, CEO The above referenced letters of support are attached as Exhibit J.

* This project has been formally endorsed by the City of Fernandina Beach through the passage of Resolution 2014-58; attached as Exhibit K. * The project was formally endorsed by the Nassau County Board of Commissioners on March 24, 2014. Supporting documentation attached as Exhibit L.

3. C. Ownership and Maintenance of Completed Project

The Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail) will be held in public ownership to be utilized by the general publicfor daily commuting, leisure activity, or any other use generally accepted and associated with this type of facility.

Upon completion of this project, the Nassau County Board of Commissioners and the City of Fernandina Beach have committed to jointly providing the appropriate maintenance of the proposed facility and the identified amenities. It is expected that Nassau County and City of Fernandina Beach will enter into an lnterlocal Agreement for the management of the Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail).

3.D. Matching Funds

This application does not propose to provide matching local funds.

J.E. Specific Implementation Information

The Concourse d' Elegance is held annually the second full weekend in March on Amelia Island. The primary event is located at the Ritz Carlton on the south end of Amelia Island. It may be prudent to avoid construction during this event. Please check with the event host regarding event dates. http://www.a me Iiaco nco urs.o rg/

The Fernandina Beach Shrimp Festival is held the first weekend in May. While the epicenter for this event is on the north end of Amelia Island the draw to tourist accommodations on the south end of Amelia results in an increase of traffic during the event. The Shrimp Festive draws more than 100,000 visitors annual to Amelia Island over the course of three days. It may be prudent to avoid construction during this event. http://www.shrimpfestival.com/ '- -- -; - F.,.. -:;:-:r:i'"""' ____ ,.,, : L ~1''"'~ 1' G\I.. ~v.;.__-= • •~ /;;? I .), ,>'< y I ~ Fl 1: F! C ~~ - ✓21,' / I I~(\\ §:'1~) -'&1 • I / i i, -f=. 1-):! §! f" Ju "-"'-""-' "u !lo " ;:...;, .. ../4 f f • I I I • ~a. I \ J 41 ] • I I I D - tff """' I I I .,, • - e l..-.i.,..---\ ~ • I • iZ' .; ,, '1-1"' ,-==""° ' ,C ---1 11 ,,,,,,, .., .. I I"" - I> ·••' ~ '=>'t~\) '% ~ •'

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SR A1A THROUGH NASSAU COUNTY FROM DUVAL COUNTY LINE TO

FORT CLINCH STATE PARK (identified as Segments 11 and 7 in Figure 10)

Maps for SR A 1A in southern Nassau County (Segment 11, Figure 26) show a significant amount of right-of-way available along the west side of the roadway. This wide right-of-way is available from the Nassau River to just north of (about 750 feet) Amelia Island Parkway. As with the previous sections, it appears a shared use path would fit within this right-of-way with minimal grading and reshaping of the shoulders. Clearing and grubbing would be required for much of this section of the A 1A corridor.

Amelia Island Parkway is a two lane roadway with no paved shoulders. It does have a sidewalk along it which is used by many casual cyclists. This sidewalk continues along A 1A to the north, then along Van Dyke Road (Peters Point Road) to the Peters Point Park beach access. The sidewalk is an attractive facility winding through trees and frequently separated from the roadway. However, sight distances are often limited and there are occasional surface irregularities (at seams between concrete sidewalk sections at intersections with lip curbs) which could cause pro_blems for narrow tired bicycle operators.

While the roadway has no shoulders, several cyclists were FIGURE 26 Segments 7 and 11 observed riding on the roadway, and painted route markings are evident on the roadway suggesting it has been used for organized bike rides (Figure 27). Working with the neighborhood, it may be possible to improve the roadway for

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~GREENW,WS cycling with the installation of traffic calming treatments. In addition, I& TRAILS PLAN wayfinding signage (Figure 28) would be appropriate at this location.

FIGURE 27 Amelia Island Parkway

North of A1A (the beginning of segment 7) Amelia Island Parkway continues north with bike lanes. From A 1A to Sago Drive, just more than a tenth of a mile north of A 1A, there appears to be adequate space to provide a shared use path in the Amelia Island Parkway right-of-way. North of Sago Drive, the land on either side of Amelia Island Parkway is owned by the Nassau County BOCC up to the intersection with the Buccaneer Trail. A shared use path could be put along A 1A to the Buccaneer Trail FIGURE 28 Sample portion of Amelia Island Parkway. Wayfinding Signage

From this intersection the path would parallel, and be very close to, the roadway. Less than 100 feet north of Kings Road there is a small parcel which appears to be publicly owned. This parcel could provide access to the Fernandina Beach Golf Club property, where a shared use path could skirt the edges of the golf course. The City of Fernandina Beach owns land (two parcels) which connects the municipal golf course to Simmons Road just west of Seminole Avenue. r.M#~ Metropolitan Planning M p Organization Fil"St Coast MPO Reg ional Greenways & Trails Plan Page 30 of 56 cfl G' u.;"w;..rs & TRAILS PLAN From this point on Simmons Road, right of way is again sufficient for installation of a shared use path along a series of facilities to reach Sadler Road to the north. This route follows Simmons Road for one-quarter mile to Will Hardee Road, then follows Will Hardee Road all the way to Sadler Road (approximately 1.2 miles). On the north side of Sadler road, another 0.4 miles east of Will Hardee Road, is a small parcel owned by the City of Fernandina Beach. This parcel is significant because it connects to a larger piece of City-owned marsh land that extends two miles northward to Atlantic Avenue (SR A 1A). This piece of land contains an existing unpaved greenway for much of its length. The existing greenway (Figure 29) could be given a paved surface consisting of permeable

FIGURE 29 Existing Unpaved Greenway materials.

The entrance to Fort Clinch State Park is approximately one-quarter mile east of this point along A 1A. This segment of A 1A has an existing sidewalk on the north side of the roadway and abundant right of way to expand the sidewalk into a shared use path. By reaching the State Park, this segment has reached its completion.

Metropolitan Planning spx1n~~~ Organization .._ ..-~ - -- Fi rst Coast IV1PO Reg ional Greenways & Trails Plan Page 16 of 56 followed by Consultant staff making a field review. During these field reviews, many aspects of the greenways planning process were examined, including the existing level of non-motorized accommodation, right-of-way constraints, land ownership, and appropriate facility types (or combinations thereof). The second part of this Plan contains a more detailed evaluation of each of the reviewed corridors and the opportunities and constraints of each.

TABLE 2 Highest Priority Corridors

LOCATION FROM TO SRA1A Vilano Bridge Mickler's Landing US17 Green Cove Springs Black Creek Trail Central Duval Co. Downtown Jacksonville Jax-Ba,ldwin Trail SRA1A St. Augustine Beach Vilano Bridge SRA1A Mayport Ferry Little Talbot Island SRA1A Mickler's Landing Duval Co. Line SRA1A Amelia City Fort Clinch State Park SRA1A Little Talbot Island Nassau Co. Line SRA1A SR206 St. Augustine Beach Atlantic Blvd Southside Blvd lntracoastal Waterway SRA1A Nassau Co. Line Amelia City SW Duval Co. Clay Co. Line Jax-Baldwin Trail SR13 Shands Bridge Greenbriar Rd SRA1A St. Johns Co. line Mayport Ft. Caroline/McCormick/Wonderwood University Blvd Mayport Rd Julington Creek Race Track Rd San Jose Blvd Kernan Blvd McCormick Rd J. Turner Butler Blvd CR/SR 13 CR 208 Shand.s Bridge US17 Black Creek Trail Duval Co. Line San Jose Blvd 1-295 Baymeadows Rd Central Duval Co. Jax-Baldwin Trail Westside Park Blanding Blvd Clay Co. Line Cedar River San Jose Blvd Baymeadows Rd University Blvd San Jose area San Jose Blvd J. Turner Butler Blvd SR13 Roberts Rd Race Track Rd

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Titusvilleto Edgewater 24 32 ~c:::=j.-c:::=':._ __ __,;1~6 ====----•Mi le Corr.idor TOP TIER GAP SPREADSHEET * costs formula per mile for paved trails are $500,000/non-paved are $122,000 for construction. 20% of construction cost for design, 25% of construction cost for acquisition and 6% of construction cost for PD and E.

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Gap 2: Jones Swamp (natural surface trail) from Warrington's existing Jones 2 Escambia 3 SW Greenway Corridor Swamp Trail terminus at South Fairfield 1.47 $10,760 $35,868 $179,340 * Drive west to the Muskogee Museum and Education Center.

Milton to Bagdad - closes the unfunded Gap between the Blackwater Heritage State Trail and the Bagdad Mill Site. Garcon Trail to Bagdad 3 Santa Rosa 3 Follows Henry Street and Water 1 $30,000 $125,000 $100,000 $500,000 * Corridor Management District Lands from Canal Street south to Main Street/Old Bagdad Highway.

Blackwater State Forest (natural surface Blackwater Multi-Use Trail 4 Santa Rosa 3 trail) from the Long LeafTrail to 58.2 $426,024 $1,420,080 $7,100,400 * Corridor Coldwater Creek Equestrian Trail System.

Gap 1: Navarre - closes the gap between Great NW Coastal Trail 5 Santa Rosa 3 the existing and funded sections of East 3.5 $105,000 Funded $1,750,000 * Corridor Bay Boulevard Trail.

Gap 2: Sandestin - closes the gap between the existing Timpoochee Trail Great NW Coastal Trail 6 Walton 3 and the Scenic Gulf Drive Trail. The 4.6 $105,000 $575,000 $460,000 $2,300,000 * Corridor Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) is working to identify funding.

C2C=Coast to Coast; CSL=Capital City to the Sea; ECG=East Coast Greenway; FCN=First Coast Connector; HOFL=Heart of FL Loop; NEC=NE Coast Connector; NEFL=NE Florida Loop; SJRTS=St. Johns River to Sea Loop; SWCC=SW Coastal Connector 1/14/2014 TOP TIER GAP SPREADSHEET * costs formula per mile for paved trails are $500,000/non-paved are $122,000 for construction. 20% of construction cost for design, 25% of construction cost for acquisition and 6% of construction cost for PD and E. - . /', ··. ~ j _. .... ·.~ < :~m:::~ : I ~ - ! Mil~s ~-e • A~ufsl1fleft1 -~5fgd I ~C!:l'iffl I • -·':~: ---'iiisr1: : r. : I ~I . ~ . t,:~ -~ i ~ .___ ·-· .. -~- --- L. ~- - , - ·- •·-· ------·· -·- ... .. -- - Gap 3: Panama City Beach - Trieste Multi- Use Trail closes the gap between the Great NW Coastal Trail existing and funded sections of Gayle's 7 Bay 3 0.6 Complete $300,000 Corridor Trails. Application for Recreational Trails Program funding was submitted Oct. 2013.

Great NW Coastal Trail Gap 4: Mexico Beach Trail - follows 15th 8 Bay 3 1.2 $36,000 $120,000 $600,000 * Corridor Street from US 98 to County Road 386.

Gap 5: Carrabelle Beach Trail from Carrabelle Beach Park to County Road Great NW Coastal Trail 9 Franklin 3 CSL 379/Rivers Road . Completes the trail 0.7 Funded $350,000 Corridor * from to the Crooked River Lighthouse to Carrabelle.

Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Tallahassee St. Marks to State Trail to Ochlocknee Bay Trail along 10 Wakulla 3 CSL Ochlocknee Bay Trail US 98 . Preliminary Design and 21.3 Funded $2,130,000 $10,650,000 * Corridor Environmental Assessment will be complete March 2015.

Tallahassee - Connects existing GFA Trail terminus at Trout Pond north to Lake 11 Leon 3 CSL GF&A Trail Corridor Munson trail. Preliminary Design and 5 Funded $500,000 $2,500,000 * Environmental Assessment will be complete March 2015.

Gap 1: Develops the gap on existing 12 Leon 3 CSL Capital Cascades Corridor public lands from the St. Marks Trail west 1.9 $57,000 $190,000 $950,000 * to the Lake Henrietta Trail.

,. . il)f ' i_..~ ;- ·-- ~--:·: Mies· "1J&E Design- ~ -- ~ 'tld ~ -- -.-~~ ~ - -~ ~ * - .. Gap 2: Closes the gap on non-public lands 13 Leon 3 CSL Capital Cascades Corridor between the St. Marks Trail and the Lake 0.14 $4,200 $17,500 $14,000 $70,000 * Henrietta Trail.

Branford - connects the Suwannee River 14 Suwannee 2 Gainesville to Branford Greenway to the Suwannee River from 1.6 $48,000 $160,000 $800,000 * US 129 west along County Road 248.

Gap 1: Develops the trail on existing public lands (Nature Coast State Trail) 15 Gilchrist 2 Nature Coast Trail Corridor 9 $684,000 $3,420,000 from Trenton to Gilchrist/Alachua County line. Gap 2: Closes the Nature Coast State Trail 16 Gilchrist 2 Nature Coast Trail Corridor gap in public ownership from SE 60th 1 $125,000 $100,000 $500,000 * Avenue to SE 70th Avenue.

Gap 3: Closes the gap between existing public lands from Nature Coast State Trail 17 Alachua 2 Nature Coast Trail Corridor 3 $375,000 $300,000 $1,500,000 boundary east to SE 90th Avenue to * Triangle Park, Newberry.

Gainesville - Closes the SW 75th Street Gainesville to Newberry 18 Alachua 2 gap between the Tower Road Trail and 0.4 $12,000 $40,000 $200,000 Corridor * the funded SW 8th Avenue Trail.

Gap 1: Closes the western gap of the Palatka to Lake City 19 Bradford 2 NEFL existing Palatka to Lake Butler State Trail 19 $1,440,000 $7,200,000 Corridor from County Road 237 east. Gap 2: Closes the eastern gap of the Palatka to Lake City Palatka to Lake Butler State Trail from 20 Putnam 2 NEFL 5.6 Funded $2,800,000 Corridor Roberts Road to St. Johns Water Management District.

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ECG, NEC, Palatka to St. Augustine Gap 2: Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail 22 St. Johns 2 1 $100,000 $500,000 * NEFL, SJRTS Corridor from west of Deep Creek to existing trail.

Amelia Island Parkway Path from the 23 Nassau 2 ECG, FCN, NEC East Coast Greenway existing Amelia Island Trail and State 3.2 $150,000 $500,000 $2,500,000 Road 200.

Gap 1: Timucuan Trail - closes the gap 24 Duval 2 ECG, FCN, NEC East Coast Greenway along AlA/Heckscher Drive between Big 2.3 Funded $4,250,000 and Little Talbot State Parks.

Gap 2: Timucuan Trail - closes the gap 25 Duval 2 ECG, FCN, NEC East Coast Greenway along AlA/Heckscher Drive between 1 $1,260,000 $6,300,000 Huguenot Park to Little Talbot State Park.

Feasibility Study along County Road ECG, NEC, 26 Volusia 2 US 17 Trail Corridor 3/Old US 17 from Putnam/Volusia 14 $420,000 $1,750,000 $1,400,000 $7,000,000 * SJRTS County line to State Road 40. Deland - Closes the southern gap ECG, HOFL, between existing and funded sections of 27 Volusia 5 Spring to Spring Corridor 4.7 Complete $2,200,000 NEC, SJRTS the Spring to Spring Trail from Detroit Terrace to Dirksen. Daytona Beach Trail along the western ECG, FCN, side of the Halifax River. Application for 28 Volusia 5 East Coast Greenway 2 Complete $450,000 SJRTS Recreational Trails Program was submitted March 2013.

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Gap 2: Space Coast Loop - Closes the Gap through the Merritt island Wildlife Titusville to Edgewater (ECG 30 Brevard 5 C2C, SJRTS Refuge north to US 1. Preliminary Design 3 Funded $300,000 $1,500,000 Alternative) and Environmental Assessment is underway.

Space Coast Loop - Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Spur and Mer ritt Island to Atlantic 31 Brevard 5 C2C connection to the Atlantic Ocean. 4.49 Funded $449,000 $2,245,000 Corridor * Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment is underway.

Gap 1 - Suncoast to SR 50 Bypass (SR 50 32 Hernando 7 C2C Good Neighbor Trail 6.5 $195,000 $650,000 $3,250,000 ROW) * Gap 2 - SR 50 Bypass to existing GNT. 33 Hernando 7 C2C Good Neighbor Trail Acquisition needs will be known after PD 4.25 $127,500 $425,000 $2,125,000 * & E. Gap 1 - Entire corridor - Lake Sumter VFST - WST (Withlacoochee MPO applied for PD& E funding. Will 34 Sumter 5 C2C State Trail to Van Fleet Sate 20-30 $350,000 $3,217,400 $16,087,000 know in March. Will know acquisition Trail) needs after PD & E.

35 Lake 5 C2C South Lake Trail Gap 1 - Phase IV - VFST to Villa City Road 10 $4,445,000 $1,280,000 $6,300,000

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36 Lake 5 C2C South Lake Trail Gap 2 - Phase 38 - SR 33 to Silver Eagle 2.17 $1,485,000 In progress $1,875,000

37 Seminole 5 C2C Cross Seminole Trail Gap 1 - 4 Gaps on Rinehart Road 0.78 In progress $600,000

Gap 1- WOT to Clarcona Ocoee/ Apopka 38 Orange 5 C2C Clarcona-Ocoee 0.28 $35,000 $28,000 $140,000 Vineland. * Gap 2 - Hawassee Road to Pine Hills 39 Orange 5 C2C Clarcona-Ocoee 1.31 600,500 $530,000 $3,241,100 corridor.

· 40 Orange 5 C2C Pine Hills Gap 1 - US 441 to Clarcona Oconee Road 2.3 $2,712,000 $1,090,000 $6,146,000

41 Orange 5 Pine Hills Gap 2 -Clarcona Ocoee to Silver Star 2.3 $287,500 $230,000 $1,150,000 *

Gap 1 - Oak Ridge Road to Sand Lake 42 Orange 5 Shingle Creek 2.25 $750,000 In progress $3,000,000 Road Gap 2 - Central FL Parkway - Osceola 43 Orange 5 Shingle Creek 3.2 In progress $4,000,000 County line. Gap 1 - Orange/Osceola Line to N. of 44 Osceola 5 Shingle Creek 0.65 $3,500,000 Funded $14,000,000 Stonefield Development Gap 2 N. end of Stonefield Development 45 Osceola 5 Shingle Creek to S. terminus of Westin Reserve 0.92 Complete $1,900,000 Development Gap 3 - Tapestry Development to Arrow 46 Osceola 5 Shingle Creek 0.36 $120,000 $600,000 Ridge Apts. Gap 4 - Pleasant Hill Elementary School 47 Osceola 5 Shingle Creek 0.29 $75,000 Complete $300,000 property - Need easement Gap 5 - John Young Parkway to Pleasant 48 Osceola 5 Shingle Creek 0.75 Funded $1,500,000 Hill Elementary School Gap 6 - John Young Parkway to Sunrise 49 Osceola 5 Shingle Creek 2.06 $1,125,000 Funded $4,500,000 Point

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51 Polk 1 Fort Fraser Tra ii Gap 1 - Combee to Fort Fraser Trail 0.94 Funded $117,500 $94,000 $470,000 *

52 Pasco 7 C2C Starkey to Pinellas Gap 1 - SR 54 to Pasco-Pinellas Line 2 Funded $1,500,000

Gap 2 - Pasco-Pinellas Line to Pinellas 53 Pinellas 7 C2C Starkey to Pinellas 4.57 $490,000 $2,450,000 Trail 2 gaps between existing and 54 Pinellas 7 swcc Progress Energy 18 Complete $5,760,000 programmed sections. Gap 1 - Courtney Campbell to Ream 55 Pinellas 7 swcc Bayshore Trail Corridor 0.85 Complete $425,000 * Wilson

56 Pinellas 7 swcc North Bay Trail Gap 1 - Friendship Trail Bridge to 83rd 0.88 $88,000 $440,000 *

Gap 1 - Segment IVB - Van Dyke to 57 Hillsborough 7 Upper Tampa Bay 1.5 $540,000 $2,582,000 Hutchison

Gap 2 - Segment IV A -Van Dyke Peterson 58 Hillsborough 7 Upper Tampa Bay Road Park - Acquisition needs to be 1.3 $327,000 $1,562,000 determined by reroute study in progress.

Gap 1 - Gadsden Park Connector to 59 Hillsborough 7 South Tampa Greenway 1.5 $150,000 $750,000 Manhattan Trail * Gap 1- Phase Ill-Symmes Rd to Big Bend 60 Hillsborough 7 swcc South Coast Greenway 3.7 $370,000 $1,850,000 * Rd

61 Hillsborough 7 swcc South Coast Greenway Gap 2 - Phase I - 19th Ave. to College 2.1 $63,000 In progress $1,050,000 *

62 Hillsborough 7 swcc South Coast Greenway Gap 3 - Phase IV - College to ELAPP 2.5 $250,000 $1,250,000 *

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Gap 1 - north and east side from Surfside 65 Lee 1 Veterans Parkway 2.82 $115,291 $883,899 to Pine Island Rd Gap 2 - south side from SW 10th Ave to 66 Lee 1 Veterans Parkway 0.1 $4,088 $31,344 existing shared use path Gap 3 - south side from SW 7th Place to 67 Lee 1 Veterans Parkway 1 $40,066 $307,171 Santa Barbara Blvd Gap 4 - south side from SE 1st Ave to 68 Lee 1 Veterans Parkway 1 $40,883 $313,439 Country Club Blvd

69 Lee 1 Veterans Parkway Gap 5 - north side from SE 21st Ave East 0.85 $34,751 $266,423

Gap 1 - North Bch Causeway to Midway 70 St. Lucie 4 ECG East Coast Greenway 4.8 $480,000 $2,400,000 Rd Gap 2 - Minimal acq. 2 lots (Midway 71 St. Lucie 4 ECG East Coast Greenway 0.88 $110,000 $88,000 $440,000 Road) 72 St. Lucie 4 ECG East Coast Greenway Gap 3 - Midway Road to Tilton Road 3.07 $307,000 $1,535,000 Gap 4 - Along SE Walton near Savannas 73 St. Lucie 4 ECG East Coast Greenway 1.07 $107,000 $535,000 Preserve Gap 1 - thru Jonathan Dickson SP on Old 74 Martin 4 ECG East Coast Greenway 3.16 Complete $400,000 Dixie Hwy Lake Okeechobee Scenic 75 Palm Beach 4 Port Myakka to Pahokee 12.19 $1,219,000 $6,095,000 Trail

76 Broward 4 ECG East Coast Greenway Gap 1 - Connection near Birch State Park 0.19 $19,000 $95,000 *

Gap 2 - Connection under and around 77 Broward 4 ECG East Coast Greenway 0.2 $20,000 $100,000 Oakland Park Blvd.

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80 Dade 6 ECG East Coast Greenway Gap 1 -Atlantic Trail - 64th to 47th 1.85 Complete $13,000,000

81 Dade 6 ECG East Coast Greenway Gap 2 -Atlantic Trail - 5th to 3rd 0.19 In progress $1,500,000

82 Dade 6 ECG East Coast Greenway Gap 2 -Atlantic Trail - Lincoln 1.23 $123,000 $615,000 *

Florida Keys Overseas 83 Monroe 6 ECG Gap 1 - Craig Key 2.5 $350,000 funded Heritage Trail Florida Keys Overseas 84 Monroe 6 ECG Gap 2 - Pine Bridge 1 $100,000 $500,000 Heritage Trail * Florida Keys Overseas 85 Monroe 6 ECG Gap 3 - Ramrod Key 1.5 $150,000 $750,000 Heritage Trail * East Central Florida: Brevard, Orange and FNST-1 Multiple 5 FNST Florida National Scenic Trail 31 Osceola counties

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May 27, 2014

Mr. Taco E. Pope, AICP Senior Planner Nassau County Board of County Commissioners 96161 Nassau Place Yulee, FL 32097

RE: Transportation Alternative Program Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail)

Dear Mr. Pope:

This letter is in regards to the application being submitted to the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization's Transportation Alternative Program by Nassau County and the City of Fernandina Beach for funding the construction of the four-mile Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail). The Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Greenways and Trails confirms that this project is part of the Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan (FGTS) Land Trail Opportunity and Priority Network.

The Priority Network encompasses the more important corridors and connections within the FGTS Opportunity Network. Closing this FGTS Priority Network Gap establishes seamless connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians from the primary entrance of Amelia Island on 8th Street (Al A), past the Amelia Island Connector currently under construction near the Nassau Duval County Line, to the existing Timucuan Trail. The existing Amelia Island and Timucuan Trails are designated as part of the East Coast Greenway, a developing trail system, spanning nearly 3,000 miles from Key West to Canada. This project also contributes to the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, designated by Congress to celebrate the legacy and continuing contributions of Gullah Geechee people, who settled in the coastal counties from Florida to South Carolina, to our American heritage.

Specifically, dedicated shared-use paths/trails provide the optimum setting for the safe and efficient use of non-motorized modes of transportation for residential communities and commercial centers. Trails are increasingly an economic engine for communities. The economic

"Afore Protection, Less Process" www. dep state-}1.u s Mr. Taco Pope Page 2 May 27, 2014 impact of trails is not only fueled by residents, but Florida visitors as well. Lengthening the Amelia Island Trail will help connect people to businesses, cultural destinations and environmental resources.

Should you require additional information or assistance please contact Robin Birdsong or myself at 850- 245-2061.

Sincerely, 11 ~ ;;:;-:tle rson, Assistant Bureau Chief Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways & Trails

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"Afore Protection, Less Process" www. dep.state.fl us CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

May 29, 2014

Kelly N. Gibson Senior Planner City of Fernandina Beach 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034

Dear Ms. Gibson:

Each year Amelia Island's natural beauty draws hundreds of cyclists from all over the country here to enjoy the wide variety of options from rugged trails winding through century old, moss laden live oaks and waterways to smooth scenic coastal paths. It is our feeling that the completion and/or expansion of the Amelia Island Trails will most certainly add to the enjoyment and safety of cycling on our beautiful island for both residents and visitors ..

There are several projects eligible for funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) in fiscal year 2020/2021. Those projects include the Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail); the Amelia Island Trail phase Ill (Ocklawaha Trail); and the American Beach loop. We would urge you to give due consideration to each of these projects for funding.

Thank you for your consideration and the support of the tourism industry on Amelia island.

Sincerely,

Gil Langley, CAE President & CEO

2398 Sadler Road Amelia Island, FL 32034 904-277-4369 www.ameliaisland.com Friends of The Amelia Island Trail, Inc.

May 21, 2014

Elizabeth De Jesus North Florida TPO 1022 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, FL 32207

Re: Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funding FY 2020-2021

Ms. De Jesus,

Recently Nassau County Growth Department submitted a prioritized list of three candidates for TPO trail funding on Amelia Island.

1. Amelia Island Trail Phase II (Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail) 2. Amelia Island Trail Phase III (Ocklawaha Trail) 3. American Beach Loop (Amelia Island Trail Ancillary Extension)

The Friends of The Amelia Island Trail, Inc. fully support this prioritized list of trails.

Our goal is to have Amelia Island become the best safe place to walk, run or bicycle in Florida. The above three trail proposals would provide a major improvement in our Amelia Island Trail network toward that goal. The Amelia Island Parkway Trail, at the north end of the existing Amelia Island 6 mile trail, would provide an East-West connection across the island. The Ocklawaha Trail, also at the north end of the existing Amelia Island 6 mile trail, would provide a connection north to the Fernandina Beach Egans Creek Greenway Trail which connects to Fort Clinch and the north-end of the island.

The American Beach Loop would provide a connection from the existing Amelia Island Trail Through historic American Beach and to the "Nana" sand dune, the largest sand dune on the · south-east coast and part of the Timucuan National Ecological Preserve at American Beach. An American Beach History Museum is scheduled to open in the next few months in the Nassau County Community Center on Julia St. in American Beach.

Also within the next few months on the south-end of the Amelia Island Trail a connection will be made to a new Big Talbot Island Trail.

Path to Parks

One of our early Amelia Island Trail objectives was to provide a Path to Parks. With the help of the North Florida TPO our Amelia Island Trail (AIT) Network (Path) could connect to the following 17 parks- going from South to North along AlA: 1. Timucuan Ecological Preserve (National Park) in City of Jacksonville, Duval County 2. Big and Little Talbot State Parks in City of Jacksonville, Duval County 3. Fishing Bridge across Nassau River 4. Amelia Island State Park and Trail Head for AIT 5. Burney Park on the beach at American Beach 6. Timucuan Preserve (National Park) at American Beach - "Nana" Sand Dune 7. Scott Road Beach Park on the beach just south of the Ritz 8. Peter's Point Park on the beach just north of the Ritz and Trail head for AIT 9. Seaside Park- on the beach at Sadler and S. Fletcher/AIA. 10. Main Beach Park - on the beach at Atlantic and S. Fletcher 11. Fort Clinch State Park - south entrance off Atlantic Ave./A 1A 12. PlayScapes Park-for disabled children at Rec. Center off Atlantic Ave./AlA 13. Egans Creek Greenway-North entrance off Atlantic Ave., South entrance off Sadler Rd. 14. Central Park- off Atlantic/AlA 15. F .B. Marina Waterfront Park - boardwalk around marina at the end of Centre St. 16. Ybor Alverez Sports Complex - Off of A.I. Pky 17. Old Town Part of Fort Clinch State Park- along A.I. River. Off 14th St. North

Development of a great network of trails, connecting the above parks on this 3 mile wide by 12 mile long island, can enable Amelia Island to become the best safe place in Florida to walk, run or bicycle.

Amelia Island Trail Team Partners

The Friends of The Amelia Island Trail has been working with a number of partners to accomplish our goals and those 28 partners are listed below.

1. East Coast Greenway (ECG) 2. NE FL Trans. Plan. Org. (TPO) 3. Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) 4. Florida Greenways and Trails Dept. 5. Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation

6. Fort Clinch State Park 7. Talbot Islands State Parks 8. Timucuan National Park 9. Cumberland Island National Park

10. Nassau County Commission and Managers (Planning, Rec. and Road) 11. Nassau County Schools 12. City of Fernandina Beach Commission and Managers (Planning, Rec. and Road) 13. Nassau Sheriff Office 14. F.B. Police 15. Amelia Island Chamber of Commerce 16. Omni-AIP and Ritz 17. Amelia Island Tourist Dev. Council (TDC) 18. Cycle and Fitness Bicycle shop and Amelia River Cruises 19. Barnabas and Boys and Girls Club 20. Nassau Walkers Club (Walkin Nassau) 21. Amelia Island Runners Club 22. NE FL Bicycle Club

23. Callahan Trails 24. Jacksonville Trails 25. Georgia Coastal Trails 26. Camden County Trails & St. Marys Trails 27. AlA Scenic Highways -Duval & Nassau 28. Gullah Geeche Cultural Heritage CoITidor

League of American Bicyclist Association Assessments.

To help us move forward on all aspects of becoming the best safe place to bicycle in Florida we have completed two F .B. League of American Bicyclist Association assessments and plan future assessments every two years as a guide to continuous improvement.

2011 Fernandina Beach Honorable Mention 2013 Fernandina Beach Bronze Level 2015 Amelia Island (Objective - Silver Level) 201 7 Amelia Island

Currently the highest city level of assessment by the League of ~erican Bicyclist in Florida is a Silver Level.

In 2013 Amelia Island had 500,000 tourist visits. We would like to see many of those tourists and many of our residents using the Amelia Island Trail network to enjoy Amelia Island as an alternative to the road network.

~~Phillip Scanlan Friends of The Amelia Island Trail, Inc - CEO May 27, 2014

ElizabethDe Jesus North FloridaTPO I 022 PrudentialDrive jacksonville,FL 32207

Dear Ms. De Jesus,

As an avid recreationalcyclist and hiker; I am writing to you to expressmy support for the proposed PhaseII (Amelia Island Parkvvay)and PhaseIll (Oklawaha)multr-use trails that North FloridaTPO will be consideringfor funding.These trails will add connectivrtyto the existingAmelia IslandTrait makingit even better and more accessiblefor cyclistsand walkers.

Currently, for many recreationalcyclists, access to the Amelia IslandTrail trailhead at PetersPoint requires transportingtheir bicydes by car to the PetersPoint parkinglot, since there are no off-road trails that connectto the trailhead. There are bicycle lanesalong S. Fletcherand Amelia IslandParkway that connect, but the lanesare narrow and the traffic busy and fast.

The proposed PhaseII off-road trail alongthe Amelia IslandParkway will make bicycleaccess to the PetersPoint trailhead much easier and safer,since it will intersectthe planned Simmons/Baileytrail, which will connectthe trail netvvorkto the Crty's grid of lightly traveled secondarystreets and EgansCreek trails to the north.

The PhaseII Parkvvaytrait with its beginningat the 8th St. gatewayto Amelia lslandrwill also provide a key link between any future trail extending(via the ShaveBridge) to the west of Amelia Island]and the existingAmelia IslandTrail, with its links to Big Talbot Island,Little TalbotIsland and trails to the south.

The proposed PhaseIll trail - the OklawahaTrail - will provide a unique experiencefor cydists and nature lovers. The trail, beginningat the FernandinaBeach Golf Course parking lot, extends north on a rarely used Mosquito Control right-of-way1 wrth a creek and woods on one side and a wooded wetland on the other. The trail is very scenicand quiet for its entire length. Eventhough it is a short distancefrom local streets, housesand the golf course, it seemslike wilderness,wrth no 1 housesor streets visible.Wildlife is abundant- I have seen deer, snowy egrets,turtles and other wildlife as l ve walked the trail route. The trail passesEgans Lake, where a vrewing platform with a bench or picnictable would further makethis trail a remarkableand enjoyableplace to appreciatenature and the serenity of EgansLake. Turning east, the trail will crossa boardwalk through the woods and wetland, connectingthe trail to I st Ave.1 a lightly traveled residentialstreet suitablefor trail sharing.After a short distance,that street intersectsthe Simmons/Baileytrail, dose to one of the City's beachaccess points.

The OklawahaTrail will complete a loop, made up of the ParkvlayTraiL the Simmons/BaileyTrail, the OklawahaTrail and two short sectionsof trail-sharedpublic streets, allowing cycliststo either travel with their bicyclesby car to the Golf Course parkinglot (which is adjacentto the course clubhouse,with its restrooms and food service),then cyclethe loop and return to the parkinglot, or accessthe loop via the City streetsthat intersectthe SimmonsRd. trail. This will be the first loop trail for recreationalcyclists on Amelia Island.

For recreational cyclists,walkers and even bicyclingcommuters, these proposed off-road trails begin to create the netvvork of interconnectedtrails that we all have hoped for, but don't quite yet have. R~~

Eric Bartelt

904-261-7808 [email protected] RESOLUTION 2014-438

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE AMELIA ISLAND TRAIL PHASE 2 AND 3 MULTIUSE TRAIL; PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the State of Florida beparh11ent of Transportation (FOOT) proposes to fund and install Phase 2 of the Amelia Island Trail System by connecting 8th Street/SR 200/AlA as the northern access point of the trail and extending 10.5 miles to the existing southern trail location using Transpo1iation Alternative Program (TAP) dollars in FY 2020/2021; and

WHEREAS, the State of Florida Deparhnent of Transportation (FOOT) proposes to fund and install Phase 3 of the Amelia Island Trail System by providing a parallel ocean route from Bill Melton Road to Sadler Road using Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) dollars in FY 2020/2021; and

WHEREAS, the FDOT has requested the City commit to entering into a Memorandum of Agreement to formalize the obligations of both paiiies to accomplish the project's installation and ongoing maintenance; and

WHEREAS, the multi-use path is consistent with the League of American Bicyclists recommendations as received in the City's 2013 Bronze status as a Bicycle Friendly Community and would enhances the City's existing trail opportunities.

WHEREAS1 the multi-use path is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan Objective 2.10 which supports bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use paths network, specifically Policies 2.10.14, 2.10.17, and 2.10. 18.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:

SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby endorses the proposed project identified on Exhibit "A" and will partner with Nassau County and FOOT on construction and maintenance of the trail sections located on City property.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

SECTION 3. Adopted this 6th day of May, 2014.

CIT~ FERNANDINA BEACH

«~nARD E. BONER Commissioner - Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

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. Il [ RS140324 - 6: 29: 02 (Tab M) Consider request from Gene I Drake for waiver of requirements outlined in Nassau County t_ Code, Article 11.2.2., which states access easements shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet and can serve up to five (5) dwelling units (Why Road).

Discussion: Mr. Herring reviewed the request. Gene Drake came forward to respond to an inquiry regarding the number of homes that access the easement.

Motion: Approve Tab Mas stated above. Maker: Cormnissioner Edwards Second: Cormnissioner Kelley Action: Aye: Cormnissioners Kelley, Edwards, Holloway, and Boatright Absent: Cormnissioner Leeper Follow Up: Public Works

RS140224 - 6: 33: 07 (Tab N) Consider the · following: ( 1) authorize Staff to pursue funding for the expansion of the multi-use trail system on Amelia Island via the Transportation Alternative Project (TAP) Program; and (2) authorize the County Manager to sign the TAP Grant Application upon preliminary selection by the North Florida Transportation Organization.

Motion: ~pprove Tab N as stated above. Maker: Cormnissioner Kelley Second: Cormnissioner Edwards Action: Aye: Commissioners Kelley, Edwards, Holloway, and Boatright Absent: Commissioner Leeper Follow Up: Public Works, County Manager

_R_S_l_4_0_3_2_4_-_6_:_3_7_:_0_8__ (_T_a_b __ O~) Discussion of the Mobility Plan and Mobility Fee Ordinance.

Discussion: Nick Gillette, Gillette and Associates, came forward to review the Ordinance and four exceptions proposed by Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson that differ from the Task Force version of the Ordinance. Mr. King discussed the collection of the mobility fees. Mr. Hallman reviewed the Board 1 s options to proceed. Fred Atwell, representing

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BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title: Transportation Alternatives Project(TAP) Funding fy20/2 l Meeting Date: March 24 2014 Department: Growth Management Department

Background: The Growth Management Department intends to informally submit the Amelia Island Parkway Multi use Trail, along with two alternative projects, to the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (NFTPO) for consideration for competitive grant funding. The NFTPO will review and select Transportation Alternatives Projects (formaHy Transportation Enhancement Projects) received from the region for funding in fiscal year 2021. We feel strongly that Nassau County will again be selected to receive funding for one of these projects.

Transportation Alternatives Projects are fully funded with Federal dollars that are funnelled to the various TPOs through the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT}. The FOOT is required to prioritize these projects and include them within their 5-year work program.

If one of our identified projects is selected as a priority by the NFTPO among all other regional proposals reviewed for fiscal year 2021 funding, County staff will be required to formally submit an Application for Transportation Alternatives Projects to be considered by the FOOT for programming. We are usually required to submit the full package within 30 days after the cycte opening is announced. Therefore, we would like to engage the _BOCC at this earlier point in the process to see if they would be willing to enter into a maintenance agreement with the FOOT** and give the County Manager authority to sign the formal application if we are selected for any of these alternatives. This would ensure we meet the 30 day time frame. The next cycle for funding projects will start within the next two months.

** priority project #2, Ocklawaha Trail, is entirely within the City's jurisdiction, so they will need to have a resolution accepting maintenance if that backup alternative is selected

Request: Consider the following: 1) authorize Staff to pursue funding for the expansion of the multi-use trail system on Amelia Island via the Transportation Alternative Project (TAP) Program; and 2) authorize the County Manager to sign the TAP Grant Application upon preliminary selection by the North Florida Transportation Organization. FinanciallEconomic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens: This grant requires the BOCC to commit to entering into a maintenance agreement with the FDOT upon completion of the trail [fiscal year 2020/2021].

(** priority project #2, Ocklawaha Trail, is entirely within the City's jurisdiction, so they will need to have a resolution accepting maintenance ilthat backup alternative is selecle.AJ>l>ROVEDBoa:..:

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Action Requested and Recommendation: Direct staff to pursue funding for the expansion of the multi-use trail system on Amelia Island via the Transportation Alternatives Project(TAP) program through the NFTPO and FDOT for 20/21. Grant the County Manager authority to provide signature to a formal TAP grant application upon preliminary selection by the North Florida Transportation Organization. Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plant Yes Funding Source: Road and Bridge Maintenance

ATTACHMENTS: Name: Description: D Amelia Island Parkway· Master2-12-14.pdf Amelia Island Parkway Master Concept 0 Amelia Island Parkway Close· 2-12-14.pdf Amelia Island Parkway Close Concept D Project Descripotion AJP.doc Amelia Island Parkway Project Description 0 American Beach Loop Close 2-27-14.pdf American Beach Loop Close Concept • project description AMB.doc American Beach Loop Project Description 0 Ocklawaha Trail Close full.pdf Ocklawaha Trail Close Concept 0 project description OCKT.doc Ocklawaha Project Description

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Total Project fouf{4) miles of multi-use path: $2,500,000 N

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Total Project: four{4) miles of multi-use p,ath: $2,500,000 .

Transportation Alternatives Project Segment1: 8th Street to Bailey Road one(1) mile: $625,000 Segment 2: Bailey Road to.14th Street one(1) mile: $625,000 Funding· Candidate Segment 3: 14th Street to Via Del Rey one(1) mile: $625,000 .... Segment 4: Via Del Ray to Fletcher Ave one(1) mile: $625,000 s AVvteLLl11s.L£AV\.,G{ Trl1LL "PV1C{s.en [For preliminary cost estimation purposes, the total project cos( was divided evenly between the four segments. II Is expected that the individual segments will va~ in "Amelia Island Parkway Path" cost but U,e overall PfDject shoul:I not exceed tha total estil!'lBled cosll TAPfy 20/21 Priority#!

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Priority proiect #1: Amelia Island Parkway Multi-Use Trail (Amelia Island Trail Phase II)

The Amelia Island Parkway Trail is a vital component of the non-vehicular transportation system on Amelia Island and a logical continuation of the recently completed Amelia Island Trail. The construction of the Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail will exte·nd the Amelia Island Trail to a length of approximately 10.5 miles and provide seamless connectivity via separated path from the primary entrance to Amelia Island on 8th Street(AlA) just east of the Shave Bridge to the southern most extent of Amelia Island at the Nassau Sound where the trail will ultimately connect with the Timucuan Trail in Duval County.

The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail is not merely a recreational trail for occasional users but rather integral part of the Island's alternative transportation system. The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail will provide connectivity with existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities on Amelia Island including the TPO's #1 priority· project for funding in FY2018/2019; the Simmons Road Trail. The proposed trail will be an economic attractor for Nassau County and reduce vehicular miles travelled on Amelia Island by providing connectivity to a wide variety of retail, service, recreation, resort, and residential uses. See the attached graphical representations for additional detail on the number of critical linkages that will be made with ·completion of this section of trail.

Public Land Holdings

The Nassau County BOCCand the City of Fernandina Beach have substantial land holdings along the majority of the proposed Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail route. The public holdings allow flexibility in trail placement and limits potential conflicts to only a handful of manageable situations. Not to say the project is without challenge, but, over the course of the four(4) mile trail route the number of conflicts are few in relation to the project's size and the level service the trail will provide to both fulltime residents and tourists.

Proiect Segments and Order of Construction

The Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail is proposed as single project measuring four(4} miles. Construction of the trail_ is preferred as a single phase. However, The project can logically be broken into four(4) independently functional segments. Each segment measure approximately one(1) mile.

If the trail is constructed in segments, the order of segment construction is not static. In other words., segment 4 may be the first segment constructed as oppos.ed to segment 1. Each segment can stand independently thus the order is not paramount. The logical continuation of the existing non-vehicular transportation system and the level of service provided by the individual segment can be the determining factor. Segment 1 is not inherently more valuable or a higher priority then Segment 4.

I I Segment 1: 8th Street/AlA to Bailey Road (Simmons Roa~ Trail)

The trail will commence at the intersection of 8th Street(AlA) and the Amelia Island Parkway where proposed trail will connect with existing pedestrian facilities running east and west from the intersection on 8th Street(AlA). The proposed trail will be placed west of the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway and run south within the ROW of the Amelia Island Parkway for approximately 7001f. The first 700' of the proposed trail is arguably the most difficult section for construction. There are some minimal landscape materials and 2-3 stormwat~r facilities that may require relocation. The ROW measures 80' in width in this 700lf section.

After the 1st 700lf, the BOCC owns additional lands reserved for ROW in varying widths from 401 -110'{in addition to the 80' ROW) along the west(south as it meanders) side of the existing 80' ROW to the intersection with Baifey Road and the end of Segment 1. The end of Segment 1 is the intersecting point with the Simmons Road Trail as approved for TAP funding in fy 2018/2019.

The additional public land holdings allows for great flexibility in trail placement. It would be. preferred that the trail be located within the wooded areas of the public land holdings creating a canopy covered traiL ·

Segment 2: Bailey Road(Simmons Road Trail} to 14th Street

Segment 2 begins at the intersection with the Simmons Road Trail. The Amelia Island Parkway Trail is proposed to cross the Amelia Island Parkway at the Bailey Road intersection. This crossing is already approved as part of the Simmons Road Trail project.

The Amelia Island Trail will then continue within the ROW of the Amelia Island Parkway on the north side{as the road meanders) of the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway. This segment is relatively uneventful for the first 1,800lf. Trail placement will require modifications to the existing swell in portions of this 1,800lf.section.

At a point approximately 800lf west of the intersection with Amelia Road, based on aerial photography, PA's Parcel data, and physical inspection, it appears the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway are not centered within the ROW thus making an approximate 300 - 400lf section of the proposed trail placement difficult despite an 80' ROW. This section does not appear impossible to construct but may require the trail to abut the existing 4' paved should.er. This placement raises concern with relation to existing road side swells and added expense with storm water piping. The section of Segment 2 approximately 400lf west of Amelia road through 14th Street is arguable the second most difficult section for construction. [see alternative below]

Segment 2 ends at the intersection with 14th Street. The City of Fernandina Beach owns land on both northwest and northeast quadrants of the intersection with 14th street. It is the intention of the proposal to jog the trail north and cross 14th Street approximately 150' north of the center of the roundabout at the intersection of the Amelia Island Parkway and 14th Street. The proposed trail will connect with the existing pedestrian facilities on 14th Street at this point before continuing east. [see alternative b~low]

In the alternative, the trail could simply not cross the Amelia Island Parkway at Bailey Road and avoid the above referenced constraints. Additional conflicts with utilities may arise. Either route is suitable. However, there will need to be a crossing at 14th Street to connect with the existing pedestrian facilities if the trail does not cross at bailey Road. The width of the ROW and the additional public land holdings allow for flexibility. FOOT Staff will need to determine the most cost effective and efficient route. There are pros and cons with crossing at Bailey Road.

Segment 3: 14th Street to Via Del Rev

The trail is proposed to continue along the 'north'. side (as the road meanders) of the Amelia Island Parkway travel !anes. This section runs parallel to the City golf course. There exists· flexibility with the placement of the trail in. this half mile section until the end of city owned property. At this point, the trail is proposed to reenter the right of way and continue to the end of Segment 3 at Via Del Rey (the proposed Ocklawaha Trail). The termination of Segment 3 is intentional as it aligns with the proposed Ocklawaha Trail.

The section of Segment 3 from the end of the City's golf course to Via Del Rey measures approximately l,8001f. This is arguable the third most difficult section for construction. The difficulty is primarily reh~ted to the desire to maintain as many existing canopy trees as possible coupled with existing roadside swells. The ROW width is 100' in this section.

Segment 4; Via Del Rey to Fletcher Avenue/A1A {Amelia Island Trail)

Segment 4 runs from Via Del Rey to Fletcher Avenue and connects with the existing Amelia Island Trail. Outside of modifying the existing swell in certain areas this segment appears to be relatively uneventful. There exist public holdings in addition to the 80' ROW. As stated previously; if FOOT believes the project is better served on the opposite side of the travel lanes of the Amelia Island Parkway the County has no objection.

Funding

Total project, four(4} miles@ 10' width: $2,500,000 [See attached Preliminary Estimation]

th - Segment 1: 8 Street/AlA to Bailey Road (Simmons Road Trail) @ 10' width: $625,000 - Segment 2: Bailey Road{Simmons Road Trail) to 14th Street@ 10' width: $625,000 th - Segment 3: 14 Street to Via Del Rey @ 10' width: $625,000 - Segment 4: Via Del Rey to Fletcher Avenue/AlA (Amelia Island Trail) @ 10' width: $625,000

For preliminary cost estimation purposes, the total project cost was divided evenly between the four segments. It is expected that the individual segments will vary in cost but the overall project should not exceed the total estimated cost. The total project estimate of $2.5 million is intentionally conservative and the project should come in below the projected cost after more thorough analysis. * Beach Access BOCC American Beach Community Boundary ~ • Beach Access City of Fem Bch D Historic Designaoon Boundary · NPS Lands (."Nana· Dune} Proposed Trail Head D - Fire Station (BOCC) Proposed lnfom,atlve Kiosk - Fra.nkfnTown Church -~

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Total Project Length: 1,5 miles N . Transportation Alternatives Project Project $1,600,000 . Total Cost: +/·

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Priority proiect #3: American Beach Loop (Amelia Island Trail Ancillary Extension)

The American Beach Loop is an ancillary looping trail feeding off of the recently completed Amelia Island Trail. The trail circles through the Historic District of American Beach and provides connectivity to a number of community facilities and recreational opportunities. This trail segment is ancillary and is not considered part of the 'spine' route. However, given the intrinsic values of American Beach, the proposal garners consideration. The project is divided into three(3) segments for planning and funding purposes.

Burney Road Segment

This segment will run from the First Coast Highway/ AlA(Amelia Island Trail) east to Greeg Street. The segment will provided connectivity to Burney Park, a BOCC beach front park, and additiorial public beach access points. This segment is proposed as a 10' wide separated asphalt path running along the southern boundary of the existing 80' ROW.

There is one significant constraint along this segment. Just west of the County's beach front park(Burney ·Park) there exists a golf cart path that runs beneath Burney Road(perpendicular} connecting Osprey Village to the remainder of the Amelia Island Plantation: This constraint is not insurmountable but will require the use of an elevated path and possibly some modifications to the bridge/tunnel.

The Burney Road segment connects with the remainder of the American Beach Loop at Ocean Avenue.

Ocean Avenue Segment

The Ocean Avenue segment runs from Burney Road north to Julia Street. This segment is approximately 1,600lf with an existing 80' ROW. The proposal is for the construction of a 10' wide separated asphalt path.

This segment contains three significant constraints. Due to th·e placement of the travel lanes within the Ocean Avenue ROW the path must enter the Ocean Avenue ROW from Burney Road on the west side of the Ocean Avenue travel lanes. The path will continue on the west side of the travel lanes of Ocean Avenue for approximately 850lf. At this point FOOTstaff will need to determine the most cost effective and efficient alignment. If the trail continues on the west side of the travel lanes of Ocean Avenue a significant retaining wall will be required as the National Park Services' "Nana" sand dune spills into the ROW creating a significant elevation change. Aesthetically, Nassau County prefers that the dune structure not be altered and the construction of a retaining wall be avoided. · ·

This proposal is suggesting the trail cross Ocean Avenue at approximately 850lf north of Burney Road and continue on the east side of the travel lanes of Ocean Avenue for approximately SOOlfin order to eliminate an impact to "Nana".·

. Unfortunately, the trail must then cross back over to the west side of the travel lanes of Ocean Avenue approximately 200lf prior to Lewis Street as a significant utility eliminates the opportunity of crossing Le.wis Street on the east side of the travel lanes of Ocean Avenue. Although multiple mid block crossings are not desired, this particular crossing would be requested regardless of 11 Nana's11 presence in order to establish a 375lf section of separated path that will run · east from Ocean Avenue across BOCC controlled property and across Greeg Street providing access to Evan's Rendezvous and multiple public Beach Access points.

Once crossing Lewis Street the path will continue along the west side of the travel lanes of Ocean Avenue for approximately.200lf. At this p_oint, FOOT Staff again witl need to evaluate the most cost effective and efficient route. The trail could continue along the west side of the travel lanes of Ocean Avenue however, a mid block crossing at this point would allow the trail to continue north in much cleaner and unobstructed environment until reaching its terminus at Julia Street.

Julia Street Segment

Julia Street is inadequate for trail placement. This proposal is requesting a widening of the travel lanes from 8' to 12'(some sections from 10' to 12'} from Greeg Street to the Amelia Island parkway and the utilization of Sharrows and share-the-road signage. This segment is approximately 2,400lf. If the FDOT would like to adjust the proposal to simply add 4' shoulders Nassau County would not object.

Funding

The project is proposed as a single project but can easily be divided into three{3) separate projects.

The length and estimated cost are as fol(ows:

Total trail length, 1.5 miles: $1,582,368

- Burney Road Segment, 3,200lf of multi-use path; $597,881 - Ocean Avenue Segment, 2,37Slf of multi-use path; $362,812 - Julia Street Segment, 2,4001f of travel lane widening and sharrows; $621,675 * Beach Access BOCC -t- Amelia Island Paoovay Patil Segment 3 (Proposed) • Be

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Priority project #2: Amelia Island Trail Phase Ill (Ocklawaha Trail}

The Ocklawaha Trail is a locally identified alternative to the originally planned section of the Amelia Island Trail that was intended to run along Fletcher Avenue{A1A) from Peter's Point north to Fort Clinch. The original route along Fletcher Avenue was ultimately rendered impractical due to constraints. The proposed Ocklawaha Trail provides a critical linkage running paralfel to the Atlantic Ocean north to Sadler Road. This includes ·an intersection with the recently approved Simmons Road Trail {TAPfy 2018/2019). The Ocklawaha Trail is not only a critical link in Amelia Island non-vehicular transportation system but it also provides an opportunity to leave the roadside and travel through a beautiful freshwater forest~d wetland.

The Ocklawaha Trail has an east/west segment and a north/south segment. The east/west segment is merely a means to provide connectivity to the north/south segment and the gr~ater non-vehicular transportation system. The north/south segment is divided into two parts; Bill Melton Road to Simons Road and Simmons Road to Sad(er Road.

East/west Segment

The east/west segment starts at the Amelia Island Parkway(existing · marked bicycle lanes/proposed multi-use trail} and travels east along Via Del Rey and then Bill Melton Road to Fletcher Avenue/A1A(existing bicycle lanes) a·nd Pu_blic Beach Access 48. This segment measures approximately 3,400lf.

The Via Del Rey portion of the east/west segment running from the Amelia Island Parkway to the City of Fernandina Beach golf course main parking area is proposed to be striped and signed to "share the road'1. The ROW is inadequate for trail placement as there exists an awkward {landscaped' median. The travel speed is posted at 20mph. As ·part of the non-vehicular transportation system for Amelia Island this segm~nt is vital to provide connectivity. Given the posted speed limit and the configuration of the corridor, the establishment of a separated path is not necessary nor is it desired. This segment is. approximately 2,S00!f.

The Bill Melton Road portion of the east/west segment commencing at the easterly extent of the City of ·Fernandina Beach golf course main parking area and continuing east to Fletcher Avenue is also proposed to be designated as a bike route via share the road signage and striping. The ROW of Bill Melton Road is of width capable of facilitating separated trail construction with exception to the final 20ft as the trail would approach Fletcher Avenue. It is preferred that this segment of the trail be constructed as a separated path. However, for uniformity within the · east/west segment of the trail and due to potential constraints at Fletcher Avenue this proposal is contemplating share the road striping and signage. This segment is approximately 900lf. Trail Head

This proposal calls for the construction of a trail head within the parking area of the City of Ferna~dina Beach golf course. As funding is related to this application, the trail head improvements will be limited to an information kiosk, bicycle parking, and a direct link to the north/south portion of the trail via a 101 wide asphalt trail. This segment of trail will measure approximately 450lf. Construction of this segment of the trail may require modifications to an existing swale running parallel to Bill Melton Road. There is the ability to alter this section of the trail by constructing an elevated path over the existing stormwater management facility. The construction of an elevated path would increase cost not currently accounted for in the preliminary estimates.

North/South Segment

The east/west segment ties into the no_rth/south segment of the Ocklawaha Trail at an existing dirt access road utilized by the Amelia Island Mosquito Control District for maintenance spraying. This proposal is to construct a 121 wide asphalt trail on the mosquito control road bed from Bill Melton Road to the southern bank of Egan's Lake where the road ends. At the terminus of this segment this proposal includes the construction of a nature viewing platform on Egan's Lake. This segment is approximately 3,600lf.

The mosquito control road ends at Egan's Lake. The trail will then continue east via the construction of a 101 wide elevated boardwalk measuring approximately 300lf over the existing forested wetland. Once east of the wetland the asphalt trail will continue ultimately connecting with the unopened ROW of Ocklawaha Avenue ROW and proce~d east, crossing 1st Avenue, and out to Fletcher Avenue(exis~ing bicycle lanes) and public beach access 40. This portion of the trail contains a 300lf elevated path; 900lf 10' wide asphalt trail.

The Ocklawaha Trail will then continue north along 1st Avenue to Simmons Road Trail(TAP fy 2018/2019). The 1st Avenue segment of the Ocklawaha Trail is inadequate for multi-use trail construction. This proposa·I is to utilize sharrows and limited share the road signage. This segment is approximately 1,600lf.

From the intersection with Simmons Road the trail will continue north along 1st Avenue to Sadler Road(existing bicycle lanes) where the trail will terminate. At this point, users can continue north to Fort Clinch State ~ark via the Egan's Creek Greenway.Trail System which is accessible from Sadler Road or via existing bicycle lanes running along Fletcher Avenue. This ROW in this segment is also inadequate for trail construction. This proposal is to utilize sharrows and limited share the road_ signage. This segment is approximately 5,300lf.

Funding

We are proposing the project as a single segment. The length and estimated cost are as follows:

Total Project 3 miles of desi_gnated Trail, $940,000 +/

East/West Segment: $140,000 North South Segment: $800,000 Amelia Island Trail Phase II [Amelia Island Parkway Multi-use Trail] Preliminary Cost Estimates -August 1, 2014 Project Development and Environmental Studies 6% of Construction Cost 1400000*.06 $ 84,000 Engineerinq and Final Plans Preparation Work 20% of Construction Cost 1400000*.2 $ 280,000 Construction Cost $3501

* Cost estimates based on $350,000 per mile for general asphalt trail construction, 6% PD&E, 20% Eng/Plans Prep, 15% CEI, 25% Construction Contingency