Monday December 5 Downtown Fernandina Ride Report

[mike...@bellsouth.net]

Sixteen on the ride today to celebrate Greg B. going over 8K miles on the year.  Those who have ridden with Greg know he’s always moving.

 

Not to be missed is our very own Grear K. fresh off the ride and ready to perform 7 concerts over the next two weeks with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.  Five Holiday Pops Concerts and twice for Handel’s Messiah. Concert info here:  https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/holiday-pops?_ga=2.31228092.2008634473.1670266521-1340079615.1670266521  and here  https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/holiday-pops?_ga=2.31228092.2008634473.1670266521-1340079615.1670266521  Let’s hope he doesn’t develop a messianic complex.

 

Big Thank You! to Joe for reaching out to City officials about the glass on the Fletcher bike lanes.  It is substantially better today.  Probably got cleaned up for the JDRF ride and we’ll need to work on systemic improvements.

 

Four for lunch at the Salty.

 

Ride tomorrow with Doug from Super Corsa.

[Susan Taylor]

Well done, Mikey.  And per your advice, I just got back from the County Supervisor of Elections office, where I picked up my mail-in ballot for next week's runoff.  Small world (small town) that it is, I ran into Wednesday's regular, Jack C, who was also there with Linda to pick up THEIR mail-in ballots!

Don't forget to vote, y'all--if you can.

Nosotros vamos a Oaxaca mañana.  Hasta la proxima.

Susita

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[Joseph Pitchko]

Greetings,

I met up with our Fernandina Beach Mayor Mike at the entrance of Fort Clinch directing traffic last Saturday for the JDRF ride. We had a discussion about our bike lanes, glass, debris, vehicles in the lane, lawns migrating into the path. Mike and Chip Ross sent me a few emails on what the city is doing. 

I do live in Paradise,

Joe Pitchko

FYI - please give me a follow up in 2-3 weeks - thanks 

Chip Ross
Commissioner
City of Fernandina Beach
204 Ash Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(410) 394-0220 | cr...@fbfl.org
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From: Jeremiah Glisson [jgli...@fbfl.org]
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2022 2:14 PM
To: Melissa Williams
Cc: Commissioners; Mr. Dale L. Martin; James Hurley
Subject: FW: Cyclists concerns and needs

Melissa,

Would Ferrovial Services please sweep the bike lane on the SR200 route please? We have debris from garbage/recycling collection, beach activities, and construction sites that builds up in the bike lanes and creates a hazard. Thank you

 

Waste Management will be downing the recycle truck tonight to inspect for leaks.

 

 

 

​ Jeremiah Glisson Public Works ‑ Operations Director City of Fernandina Beach

1017 South 5th Street Ext. Fernandina Beach , FL  32034

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From: Mr. Dale L. Martin <dma...@fbfl.org> 
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Commissioners <Commis...@CITYOFFERNANDINABEACH.onmicrosoft.com>
Cc: James Hurley <jhu...@fbfl.org>; Jeremiah Glisson <jgli...@fbfl.org>
Subject: RE: Cyclists concerns and needs

 

Good morning, Mayor:

 

I similarly ride S. Fletcher Avenue daily so I am familiar with the condition of the bicycle lanes.

 

That being said, S. Fletcher Avenue is a state road: the City does not maintain the road or the bicycle lanes. I will have Mr. Glisson provide a point of contact with the State Department of Transportation for Mr. Pitchko (and others) to share the concerns.

 

I will advise Waste Management officials of the debris (glass) concerns.

 

I expect Chief Hurley can appropriately address sidewalk usage by bicycles/e-bikes.

 

​ Mr. Dale L. Martin City Manager City of Fernandina Beach

204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach , FL  32034

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From: Mike Lednovich <mledn...@fbfl.org> 
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 7:23 AM
To: James Hurley <jhu...@fbfl.org>; Jeremiah Glisson <jgli...@fbfl.org>
Cc: Mr. Dale L. Martin <dma...@fbfl.org>
Subject: Fw: Cyclists concerns and needs

 

Spoke with several local bicyclists while directing traffic Saturday and they shared some concerns (see below and ignore the last paragraph regarding lot sizes). Most involve maintenance of bike paths the other electric bikes on sidewalks. Thanks in advance -- Mike ________________________________________ 

​ Mike Lednovich Mayor City of Fernandina Beach

204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach , FL  32034

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From: Joseph Pitchko <jpit...@aol.com> Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 6:41 AM To: Mike Lednovich Subject: Cyclists concerns and needs CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, were expecting this email, and know the content is safe. To Mayor Mike Lednovich, Thanks for introducing yourself to me, at the JDRF course at the entrance of Fort Clinch on Saturday. Hope you didn’t have any mishaps there. We discussed several items that bikers as well as vehicle traffic would approve of. 1. Glass shards around garage bins on the bike lane as well the shards drop out on the vehicle lanes on Mondays and and days beyond. Worst roads: South Fletcher going South and North Fletcher. Most likely there’s more roads. 2. Sand, debris, lawns/ weeds growing into the bike lane. Bike lanes need to be taken care of by keeping them swept clean and safe. 3. Vehicles in the bike lanes on South Fletcher. Causing bikers to bike in the vehicle lane. 4. Sidewalks, Adult bikers and bikers with E-Bikes, biking on the sidewalks. Since bikes are considered vehicles I can’t believe it’s allowed. I see minors riding on the sidewalks up to age 17. My wife and I are, Patricia and Joseph Pitchko, 403 Tarpon Ave. #420. FB. Venting now, the development next to Ocean Park. The lot size is a “postage stamp”, with huge homes on it. You can “shake”your neighbors hand. The builders have to place a ladder in the neighbors yard just to construct the house. I would hate to see a fire on a windy day. Million dollar classless homes. Totally detracts from the area. A developer’s paradise:( People must be desperate to move here. Maybe the city should increase lot sizes, and slow down the build. I’ll be looking forward what you can do for the cycling community. Sincerely, Joe PitchkoJpit...@aol.com 904-310-9137 Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Faol-news-email-weather-video%2Fid646100661&data=05%7C01%7Cmlednovich%40fbfl.org%7C2caea6de1991401a372c08dad6b5b581%7Cf1805f7c94a24c7d81d356c2aa4407b3%7C1%7C0%7C638058373190708661%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EJ09imGoqQrNLGMhiIfEY9alurRU77RYGDFREJWEsGs%3D&reserved=0>

On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 2:08 PM <mike...@bellsouth.net> wrote:

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