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Public meeting scheduled for St. Augustine Multimodal Transportation Center Study
Aug 28th
The public is invited to attend and share with the TPO review location options and share preferences.
With the potential to restore Amtrak service on the FEC rail line and to develop regional commuter rail, the North Florida TPO is evaluating potential sites for a future transportation hub where people can connect to rail through many transportation options. A new multimodal center will enhance economic development and tourism, while providing new mobility choices to connect the St. Augustine area with the North Florida region.
Site options were selected by a GIS-based suitability analysis using weighted criteria. Factors considered include population, employment, accessibility via rail, plane, car, bus, trolley and bike, and environmental impacts. A stakeholder working group was formed with government officials, economic development experts, community activists, rail historians and interested citizens. The group has worked to identify potential sites, weight selection criteria and evaluate parcels ensuring a thorough and objective assessment.
For more information, contact Marci Larson, North Florida Transportation Planning Organization at 904.306.7513.
Source: City of St. Augustine
Bicyclist ends 3100 miles trek in St. Augustine Beach
Jul 6th
Greg did not ride along the interstate highways but took other roads along the way. What was unusual about his journey? He is a double amputee, having two artificial legs to pedal his bike.
The Mississippi youth traveled through dust storms and rain storms. Having only a backpack, he camped along the way and sometimes slept beside the homeless. The purpose of his trip? To raise awareness about amputees among youth.
When asked “What are you taking away from this?” he replied “Gratefulness.” He was thankful to the many kind people he met and who helped him along the way.
Greg left Jacksonville Beach this Saturday morning, stopped briefly for a meeting with friends and family at 1 p.m. in Vilano Beach, then rode south on A1-A to end his trek at St. Augustine Beach. He has traveled about 60-100 miles every day.
Greg has a Facebook profile at https://www.facebook.com/MilesForAmputees
He may also be contacted at (662) 414-6558.
Story by Jonathan Graham