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Residents press commissioners on Shore Drive Trail route and funding priorities

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Multiple speakers and community groups urged reconsideration of the Shore Drive Trail plan and suggested reallocating funds to other projects such as the San Sebastian River boat ramp.

Several members of the public addressed the Shore Drive Trail during public comment, urging the board to reconsider routing and funding decisions. Speakers included Vicki Pepper representing Community Advocates for Racial Equity (CARE), Bruce Milliken, Carey Anne Berdan and Carol Gangi; Gangi suggested allocating trail funding to the San Sebastian River boat ramp project instead.

Public commenters raised concerns about neighborhood impacts and asked that the board weigh alternatives and community input before finalizing design or funding allocations. The comments were recorded as part of the public comment period; the board did not take immediate action on the trail at this meeting.