The Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) received a Department of Economic Opportunity Technical Planning Grant to develop a Corridor Master Plan along US 90 in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. The plan aimed to inventory and identify gaps in the multi-modal transportation network along the US 90 roadway and develop strategies for implementing a multi-use trail. This plan built upon a preexisting initiative to create a connected bicycle and pedestrian network in Northwest Florida as a tourism attractor and contributor to a high quality of life for local communities.
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SITE ASSESSMENTSEmerald Coast Regional Council held two site assessments in each of the three counties within the study area to capture the pedestrian and cyclist user experience. Site Assessment participants evaluated a multi-use trail application's onsite conditions, opportunities, and constraints. Major takeaways may be viewed on the Site Assessment Draft Result maps. For a complete overview of all comments, please visit our interactive map, which captured real-time input with photos.
Site Assessment Results
Scenic Highway
Mobile Highway
Pace
Milton
Crestview
Holt
Multi-Use Trail Economic Impact Analysis
An economic impact analysis estimated the benefits of building a multi-use trail on US 90 in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. An economic impact model estimates the direct, indirect, and induced effects of a new activity or investment. The analysis used two variables to develop the economic simulation scenarios: project construction costs and visitor expenditures.
Economic Impact of US 90 Report
SITE SEGMENT DETAILS
Escambia County Segments
 (click to view segment map)Segment 1: Hyde Park Road to Scenic Highway Park& Ride Lot |
 (click to view segment map)Segment 2: North W Street to Massachusetts Avenue |
Santa Rosa County Segments
 (click to view segment map) Segment 3: Avalon Boulevard to Blackwater River |
 (click to view segment map) Segment 4: Woodbine Road to Avalon Boulevard |
Okaloosa County Segment
 (click to view segment map) Segment 5: Cooper Lane to Middle Brook Road |
 (click to view segment map) Segment 6: Old River Road to Cedar Avenue |
PROJECT STUDY AREA MAP