St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop. St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.Org

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1 St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.Org

2 About the SJR2C - The Loop 270 mile multi-use trail Biking Walking Running Outer Corners St. Augustine Debary Titusville Palatka Traverses 5 Counties Brevard Volusia Flagler Strollers Wheelchairs Putnam St Johns Connects to Major Trails Southern leg shares Coast-to-Coast Trail Titusville to St Pete Eastern leg shares spine route of the East Coast Greenway Maine to Key West Putnam Trail System St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 2

3 SJR2C Loop Alliance 501c3 Nonprofit Organization formed July, 2016 to Support, promote, enhance and protect the SJR2C Develop connecting trails Assist governments in development, planning and prioritization Promote environmental, cultural and historical awareness Directors and Correspondents from all five Counties Partnering and collaborating with government and private organizations DOT, OGT, TPOs, ECFRPC, nonprofits, sponsors, advocates St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 3

4 SJR2C History And Status History Idea born in 2008 championed by Herb Hiller, Linda Crider, Pat Northey, & Kraig McLane Tours including First Florida Train to Trail Tour in 2014 Status Florida Greenways & Trails Council ranked SJR2C as one of top 2 trail networks for FDOT SUNTrail Funding - $13 Million allocated for 2017 Many gaps Many Challenges Ahead St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 4

5 Exciting Times for Florida Trails A Trail is as good as its connections SJR2C connects to Orlando via SunRail SJR2C connects to the Gulf Coast via the Coast-to-Coast and the entire East Coast along the East Coast Greenway SJR2C connects to the Putnam Trail System SJR2C connects historic towns, farms and markets, national and state parks, rivers, lakes, springs, towns and beaches SJR2C will improve our own quality of life, and draw eco-friendly visitors from all over the US and the world St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 5

6 SJR2C Connections to Putnam Trails St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 6

7 Connect with us through the Web Active website almost daily updates - History, Status, Projects, Events, News, Partners, Sponsors In the LOOP newsletter, contact us, join us, comment, become a sponsor Be active Be interactive! Facebook Page: St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 7

8 Mapping Projects in Work Initial Map Sample Popup St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 8

9 Alliance Promotion Projects SR207 Agritourism Corridor Partner with communities, farmers, markets Bike Florida Gullah Geechee Tour March 2017 County-by-county trail-based projects Promote unique cultural, historical, tourism and environmental assets SunRail Connection SunRail to DeBary accepts bicycles St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/2017 9

10 Proposed AgriTourism Corridor will Partner with Local Groups and Businesses A First-in-Florida Agritourism Corridor that helps sustain family farms Existing Investment in the Agritourism Corridor 10

11 SJR2C Projects Complement FDOT SUN Trail Projects FDOT Projects only fund the paved trail. They do not fund or construct trail amenities much remains to be done! The Alliance and partners will help with amenities and promote surrounding businesses and activities. St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/

12 Trails are Good for All! Trails are economic drivers! A hidden but very valuable treasure Daytona Beach News- Journal 10/29/16 Trails promote healthy people, healthy communities, healthy economy Bike Tourism is the most ecologically and economically beneficial type of tourism Cyclists move slowly 50 miles per day or less, staying in small towns, eating locally, without polluting the environment Trails are not just for bikers! St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/

13 Be Informed - Be Involved! Share our Bold Vision for the SJR2C Challenges ahead - Gaps to close - Much to do We need your help! Be active on our Website and Facebook Page Become a SJR2C Loop Alliance Supporter Tax Deductible Donations Unique opportunity to become a founding sponsor Partner or Sponsor Events, Rides, Projects St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/

14 Questions and Comments? Herb Hiller (386) Kraig McLane (386) Maggie Ardito (321) St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance SJR2C.org 1/20/