Monday, February 28, 2011

St John's 5 Commissioners Email & Contact Info

Cyndi Stevenson
Commissioner, District 1
Office: (904) 209-0301
Cell: (904) 669-2188
Email: bccd1@sjcfl.us
Commissioner Stevenson's webpage.

Ron Sanchez
Commissioner, District 2
Office: (904) 209-0302
Cell: (904) 669-2965
Email: bccd2@sjcfl.us
Commissioner Sanchez's webpage.

Mark P. Miner, Vice-Chair 2011
Commissioner, District 3
Office: (904) 209-0303
Cell: (904) 599-3158
Email: bccd3@sjcfl.us
Commissioner Miner's webpage.

Jay Morris
Commissioner, District 4
Office: (904) 209-0304
Cell: (904) 814-9403
Email: bccd4@sjcfl.us
Commissioner Morris' webpage.

Joseph “Ken” Bryan, Chair 2011
Commissioner, District 5
Office: (904) 209-0305
Cell: (904) 599-3195
Email: bccd5@sjcfl.us
Commissioner Bryan's webpage.

St Johns County Board of Commissioners Meeting March 1, Tuesday Safety Improvements to CR210

The St Johns County Board of Commissioners is meeting March 1, Tuesday to discuss safety improvements to CR 210 from ICW Brdige east to AIA/Mickler Road. The improvement as planed at this point calls for pedestrian sidewalk which will likely be less than 5 foot outside the current paved roadway. This stretch of 210 is unsafe for pedestrians, motor vehicles and bicycles a sidewalk is not the answer.

Please read the below your support in broadcasting this to the community is greatly appreciated. The below information is also in the attached as well as a map pointing out the location of the the St Johns County Administration Building.

Attention

All Bicyclists Who Ride St Johns County Highway 210

Between The Intracoastal Waterway and AIA

On Tuesday March 1st at 9:00 in the morning the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and vote on a resolution to:

· Construct a sidewalk from the east end of the Intracoastal Bridge to Mickler Road.

· Although constructing a sidewalk enhances pedestrian safety along this narrow and dangerous stretch of road. The limited available right of way space limits the separation between pedestrians and motor vehicles.

· The resolution and sidewalk plan does not address the safety for the hundreds of bicycles that travel this roadway in any given week.

We need a solution that addresses the safety needs of the entire Ponte Vedra and Beaches communities.

· Highway 210 is a Hurricane Evacuation route all traffic restricted to westbound only during an evacuation.

· The developers of Nocatee have in accordance with the Development Order for Nocatee provided payment to St Johns County in the amount of $5,500,000 to construct a 4 lane roadway

· Under the Development Order St Johns County was to purchase the land needed to widen the right-of-way.

A safe roadway that could serve as viable evacuation route for all Ponte Vedra residents is a critical need for the entire community. There is an option to constructing a 4 lane road. This option consists of:

· Widening the roadway within current right of way limits and adding a paved shoulder.

· This shoulder can be used by cyclists and provides a pull off area should a vehicle experience mechanical failure or a flat tire during an evacuation.

· Construct a multi-purpose paved 8 foot wide path in an easement outside the existing southerly right of way limit.

· This path truly separates pedestrians from vehicular traffic and can be could be used by emergency vehicles to travel east during an evacuation.

To date the cycling community’s voice has not been heard on this matter. The time to voice your concerns is now.

If you cannot attend the March 1st Board of County Commissioners meeting email Commissioner Cindi Stevenson at bccd1@sjcfl.us to let her know your position.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - February 26 & 28

Looks like warmer weather road bike riding days are back. Last Saturday and Sunday the Lodge ride had a big group of riders that had dusted of the cobwebs and came out to road bike ride.

Weather forecast for this weekend is sunny with ride time temperatures in the low 60's for both days, low wind with a chance for fog.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

There still maybe a few riders still mountain biking on Sunday to ride the trails one more time before jumping back on the road bike.
Sunday = 9:00 AM @ the Front Parking Lot at Hanna Park.
Lodge Group Mountain Bike Ride.
We regroup at the trailhead/forks in the trail.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Lodge Bike Ride Schedule - February 19, 20 & 21 - President Day Lodge Ride Monday

This is President's Day weekend, some of our riders have Monday off. We are scheduling a Monday Lodge road bike ride at 9:00 AM. This later start time will allow the the work traffic to easy up for those that do not have Monday off.

Also, finally some good road biking weather with the forecasted sunny days and warmer temperatures this weekend will give us a taste of Spring. This will be a good time to dust off the road bike and begin some spring small chain ring train rides on Sunday and Monday to build your base.

Temperature forecast for Saturday is around high 50's at 8:00 AM. Sunday's temperature forecast is the low 60's at 8:00 AM. Monday President's Day low 60's at 9:00 AM. Sunny days are also forecasted for all 3 days.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Saturday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday – 8:00 AM@ the Lodge – 40-60 miles
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Monday President's Day @ the Lodge - Tour de Nocatee - 40 miles
9:00 AM at the Lodge
Group Ride Ride Pace = 19 – 22 MPH.
Remember this is a GROUP ride.
We will regroup when necessary for those loosing contact with the group.
Let’s try to keep everyone together back to the Palm Valley Bridge

Friday, February 11, 2011

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - February 12 & 13 - Hanna Park on Sunday

Good Luck and Run Fast for those bike riding friends running in the 26.2 Run with Donna marathon and half marathon Sunday.

Saturday will be the traditional Lodge road bike ride and Sunday there will be a group mountain bike ride at Hanna Park. The past several Sundays we have had a good size group of new & old mountain bikers show up. The Hanna trails should be in great shape with all the rain. There maybe some road bike riders show up on Sunday at the Lodge.

Temperature forecast for Saturday is around mid 40's at 8:00 AM with a NNW wind @ 14 MPH. Sunday's temperature forecast is the low 40's at 9:00 AM with a WNW wind @ 8 MPH. Sunny days are also forecasted for both days.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Sunday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday = 9:00 AM @ the Front Parking Lot at Hanna Park.
Lodge Group Mountain Bike Ride.
We regroup at the trailhead/forks in the trail.

Sunday 8:00 AM @ the Road Ride @ the Lodge.
There maybe some road riders to show up.
This group will decide their on route and speed.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Lodge Group Bike Ride Schedule - February 5 & 6 - Sunday Group Mountain Bike Ride @ Hanna Park

Saturday will be the traditional Lodge road bike ride and Sunday there will be a group mountain bike ride at Hanna Park. The last several Sundays we have had a good size group of new & old mountain bikers show up. There maybe some road bike riders show up on Sunday at the Lodge.

Temperature forecast for Saturday is around high 50's at 8:00 AM. Sunday's temperature forecast is the low 50's at 9:00 AM. Morning rain showers are also forecasted for both days.

Jacksonville Beach temperature forecast (observed at Mayport Naval Air Field)

Please Remember with the large Sunday morning bike ride group it is a warm up ride speed around 20 MPH "Neutral Zone" to the Palm Valley bridge.

Saturday – 8:00 AM @ the Lodge – 35 to 40 miles
Group AA = 25+ MPH
Group A = 19 – 25 MPH
Remember it is a warm up ride to the Palm Valley Bridge.
See link for the Map on the right.
Group AA will make Right at Crosswater Parkway.
Group A will make a Left at Crosswater Parkway

Sunday = 9:00 AM @ the Front Parking Lot at Hanna Park.
Lodge Group Mountain Bike Ride.
We regroup at the trailhead/forks in the trail.

Sunday 8:00 AM @ the Road Ride @ the Lodge.
There maybe some road riders to show up.
This group will decide their on route and speed.