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St. Johns County hears hours of public comment as Shore Drive trail remains contested
Summary
Dozens of residents urged and opposed a proposed Shore Drive trail in St. Johns County, faulting a countywide online survey as unreliable and debating trade-offs between pedestrian safety and environmental impacts. Commissioners agreed to hold a community meeting and return the item to the board after the survey period ends.
Dozens of residents packed the St. Johns County Commission meeting to split over a long‑running proposal to build a trail along Shore Drive, sharply disputing the project’s process, cost and environmental effects. Supporters framed the plan as a safety and accessibility improvement; opponents warned the trail would harm wetlands, raised deed and easement questions and called the county’s online survey unreliable.
The debate centered on both technical details and process. Opponents repeatedly criticized the three‑question online survey the county used to gauge local…
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