If you’re not familiar with the trail, let me link to some past news articles that could give you an idea of how it’s splintered our neighborhood in the past. It became one of the most continuous issues the county has dealt with.
Planned walking trail suddenly dead in St. Johns County – February 6, 2025
Prior to it being voted down, the county pushed hard to build the trail despite strong opposition of hundreds of households. The trail was delayed and finally canceled after community members raised environmental concerns, plans showed it being built over important archeological sites, legitimate questions regarding who owns the land, and the the county ignoring that the deed states it the park is to be preserved with no construction allowed. In addition problems came up regarding local, state, and federal regulations not being followed.
Residents urge revision of proposed trail project in St. Augustine South Shore Drive Park – March 17, 2024
Shore Drive Pedestrian Safety Project Advances Despite Opposition. St Augustine’s Local Morning News – March 13, 2024
St. Johns Commission OKs divisive waterfront trail – March 5, 2024
St. Johns County approves controversial paved trail along Intracoastal Waterway
Trail of controversy: Proposed 3-mile paved trail in St. Augustine dividing neighbors – March 4, 2024
Proposed trail near the Intracoastal in St. Augustine creating controversy among neighbors
St. Augustine community divided on proposed paved trail along Shore Drive – February 15, 2024