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SUN Trail

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Public comments (11)

OpposedBill JonesOct 6, 2026

Alleged the Wounded Warrior Project's slides were altered to fake an endorsement of the Sun Trail design, calling the behavior shameful and demanding answers.

Board of County Commissioners - Oct 6, 2026 · 1:22:04 →
OpposedLeon Legally (as stated)Jun 2, 2026

Presented crash data showing Michler Boulevard (1 crash) is far safer than A1A Beach Boulevard (86 crashes, one fatality) and asked the board to direct staff to reassess the trail alignment.

Board of County Commissioners - Jun 2, 2026 · 39:02 →
OpposedWilliam JonesJun 2, 2026

Representing hotels and Boulevard businesses, criticized the commission's silence after prior comment and said the county is choosing the most dangerous route with decade-old data.

Board of County Commissioners - Jun 2, 2026 · 41:48 →
ConcernedMike McDonaldJun 2, 2026

Raised the dysfunctional U-turn at Billy's boat ramp, opposed the Sun Trail alignment as dangerous, questioned a potential JEA water-utility buyout's cost, and asked for increased patrols under the SR 206 bridge.

Board of County Commissioners - Jun 2, 2026 · 1:00:11 →
OpposedGloria WorleyMay 19, 2026

Beach Boulevard business owner warned of construction impacts on restaurants and urged relocation.

Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedWayne HoffmanMay 19, 2026

Opposed the Beach Boulevard location on aesthetic and safety grounds and asked that funding be redirected.

Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026 · 4:59:43 →
SupportiveBrad ThomasMay 19, 2026

Retired appellate judge urged support for the current Beach Boulevard alignment, citing cyclist safety and wheelchair access.

Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026 · 5:28:49 →
MixedHeidi LucasMay 19, 2026

Not opposed to the trail itself, but said residents weren't clearly informed and raised vehicle-conflict safety concerns.

Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026 · 5:17:10 →
OpposedLinda HawverMay 19, 2026

Read from the SUN Trail Handbook and said Beach Boulevard is not a low-traffic, safe location.

Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveFrank MasseyMay 19, 2026

Spoke in support of the SUN Trail.

Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026 · 4:59:38 →
MixedLee GenoliusMay 19, 2026

Supported the trail but urged relocation over safety concerns.

Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026 · 0:00 →