Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Events topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Titusville CRA approves up to $300 for permanent “Train Like an Astronaut” trail signs
Summary
The CRA approved up to $300 to install five durable signs marking a one-mile pedestrian course celebrating the city's space-industry history, staff said the project encourages healthy, legitimate use of downtown parks.
The Community Redevelopment Agency voted Jan. 14 to fund permanent signage—up to $300 total—for a one-mile pedestrian course called “Train Like an Astronaut” that will start at the American Space Museum and end at Space View Park.
Executive Director: “This proposal was a 1 mile pedestrian course starting at the American Space Museum and ending at Space View Park. Five permanent signs will be needed to indicate the course every quarter mile,” the executive director said. Staff said the weather- and UV-resistant 12-by-18-inch signs cost $47.50 each and will be installed by the public works department.
Why it matters: Staff and several board members said the initiative promotes health and wellness, celebrates Titusville’s role in the space industry and is intended to increase legitimate, positive use of parks and downtown areas. Member Ball raised pedestrian-safety concerns at a crossing on Julia Street and urged continued attention to traffic and pedestrian safety near sign locations.
Board action: Member Nelson moved to approve funding not to exceed $300 to install signage for the Train Like an Astronaut program; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Next steps: Public works will install the signs at the designated quarter-mile points; staff thanked Megan from code enforcement for developing the idea. The CRA did not specify additional event programming costs at the meeting.
