04/07/2025
River2Sea Loop project
As Vice Chair of the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail board, I feel it is my responsibility to respond to the many comments we have had on our page about the new FDOT road project currently underway starting at Granada Blvd. that will eventually end at the Flagler County line. The OSLT has invited a representative from FDOT to come to Ormond and speak to us about the River2Sea Loop project so that we all can better understand what is planned for our A1A and National Scenic Byway.
Here is some preliminary information provided by FDOT that you might find enlightening:
ASPHALT SHARED USE PATH
The asphalt shared use path is part of a larger roadway resurfacing project to improve safety for all users. This project will make improvements along State Road (S.R.) A1A from north of Granada Boulevard (S.R. 40) to north of Roberta Road in Ormond Beach. (This is Phase 1 of the project)
The design for the project incorporates elements proposed to the community through the North Ormond Beach Area Coalition planning effort. To help encourage safer driving speeds, the project will introduce subtle alignment shifts and add curb and gutter along parts of the corridor. Improvements also include adding left turn lanes at the intersection of Neptune Avenue for enhanced traffic operations.
Pedestrian safety enhancements include new sidewalk where possible on the east side of the road, as well as a shared-use path (asphalt) on the west side of the road. Existing pedestrian curb ramps will be upgraded to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Raised midblock crossings with pedestrian activated signals will be installed. Traffic signal, lighting upgrades and drainage improvements will also be included.
351 TREES MARKED FOR REMOVAL
There are currently 351 trees on A1A that have been marked for destruction. According to the project plans, the below mentioned vegetation/trees were assessed by a landscape architect during design and are being removed for the following reason(s):
Poor Health
Conflict with the Overhead Power Lines
Limited Root Space
Conflict with proposed roadway improvements and/or shared use path Within FDOT Right Of Way
SUN Trail is a state grant program and SUN Trail funding is for the transportation element of a standard paved asphalt multi-use trail / Shared-Use Path (SUP). Page 1 of 11
May 2024
1. What is the SUN Trail Program?
Established in 2015 with enacted changes in 2023 under Section 339.81, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized (SUN) Trail program provides funding for the
development of a safe statewide system of nonmotorized multi-use trails / two-directional Shared Use Paths (SUP) within the SUN Trail network for bicyclists and pedestrians. To learn more,
visit: www.FloridaSunTrail.com.
I am intent on providing the facts as I know them so that you may become more aware of what's going on in our neighborhood and I will post updates as they become available. The original Community Outreach for this project was presented at The Casements on March 28, 2023. We have many new residents since then. Additionally, the residents residing along the remaining seven miles of the project (Phase 2) should know what will happen north of Roberta. Thanks, Nancy Galdo
