Wekiva Trail
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Wekiva Trail rail corridor acquisition→At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Public comments (8)
A 20-year trail advocate said the train is not coming back, FDOT confirmed commuter rail isn't viable, and owning the corridor unlocks FDOT partnership and economic development like Clermont's South Lake Trail.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:43:03 →A Mount Dora councilmember cited FDOT data showing 1% of the SUN Trail generated $30 million in annual GDP and 300 jobs across five cities, and asked the Board to support the trail.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:46:34 →Said she rode the tourist train and the views were industrial, taxpayers already pay for things they didn't vote for, and if rails-to-trails wants the corridor it should buy it itself.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:05:05 →A Mount Dora resident described growing up with trails and said the crowded West Orange Trail shows the demand for a safe place for families, runners, and cyclists.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:07:31 →Submitted a letter of support for the trail on behalf of Lake 100.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 30, 2026 · 9:03 →A Eustis bike shop owner described dangerous roads for cyclists and urged the trail as a safe alternative that would boost local business.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 30, 2026 · 10:02 →A Mount Dora city councilmember said the trail has broad support in his district and urged the committee to move it forward.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 30, 2026 · 12:23 →The mayor of Mount Dora said the trail has been a city priority for 30 years and asked the committee to recommend acquisition.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 30, 2026 · 39:47 →