FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD STUDY | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD STUDY | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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DUVAL COUNTY WORKSHOP WORKSHOP SUMMARY
ONLINE SURVEY SUMMARY Workshop attendees were provided with a QR code to link to the online survey. Approximately 100 comments and opinions were provided through the online survey. Many of the online survey comments addressed support for rail, commenting “Let’s get it done!” However, many reference the need for the rail to serve a transportation hub and connect to the Emerald Trail and the area’s major activity centers, where large numbers of people want or need to go, including the sports venues and the existing Amtrak station. Comments also reflect that the proposed rail needs to be accessible to those individuals who need it the most. While many support the rail corridor concept, others do not support the investment, citing historical investments that have not worked, and referencing that there are other transportation needs in the community and concerns about the induced sprawl that may occur.
A Community Workshop was held on August 8, 2023, in the evening, at the JTA’s Boardroom in the JRTC in Downtown Jacksonville. Invitation e-blasts and emails were sent to the stakeholder list beginning on July 26, then three additional notifications were sent up until the day before the workshop. This workshop presented TOD opportunities at the JRTC, Baymeadows, and Avenues Walk proposed station areas along the FCCR corridor. Approximately 40 people
attended the workshop, and twelve public comments were collected during the workshop. Figure 2-11 presents select public comments from the workshop. Several local TV news networks were all represented at the workshop. Following the presentation, members of the public had the opportunity to view maps of the proposed station areas and meet with the JTA personnel and the project team.
Select Questions & Comments from Workshop Participants (August 8, 2023):
“How does this TOD framework reduce traffic congestion at Baymeadows?” “Why was Baymeadows selected versus JTB?” “We’re so excited for Real Transit. We have great opportunities here. Why not go for a light rail corridor for TOD opportunities? How does TOD vary in a Light Rail vs. Commuter Rail?” “Is there a multi-family element to this?”
Figure 2-11: CORRIDOR WORKSHOP MEETING COMMENTS, AUGUST 8, 2023
Figure 2-12: COMMUNITY WORKSHOP, JRTC, AUGUST 8, 2023
FCCR TOD
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