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Neighbors and commissioners call for delay and community input on proposed fence next to GPD campus and rail‑to‑trail
Summary
Public commenters and several commissioners urged the city to delay additional fencing along the police campus and 6th Street trail, citing concerns about walkability, neighborhood connectivity and symbolism; staff said some fencing is already budgeted and recommended bringing a full proposal to the March 5 meeting for further discussion.
Public commenters and several commissioners urged the City Commission on Feb. 19 to pause planned fencing along the Gainesville Police Department campus where it abuts the 6th Street rail‑to‑trail corridor and to hold more neighborhood outreach before proceeding.
Multiple speakers during early and general public comment said the trail is a vital multimodal corridor used by pedestrians, runners, seniors and small businesses and that a fence next to the path would make the space feel confined and less welcoming. "A fence here would speak louder than words, but in the wrong way,"…
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