Danielle Anderson details A1A All‑American Road status, stewardship and volunteer events

Mayor Beth Sweeney hosted Danielle Anderson of Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway Incorporated on the City of St. Augustine Beach’s “Mondays with the Mayor” program to highlight the A1A corridor’s All‑American Road designation and local stewardship efforts.

Anderson said the corridor is “Florida’s second all‑American road,” noting the byway runs about 72 miles through St. Johns and Flagler counties. She described the nonprofit as a steward that partners with the Florida Department of Transportation on maintenance, education and safety programs aimed at protecting waterways and coastal resources.

“The adopt‑a‑highway program and beach cleanups are a big part of what we do,” Anderson said, adding that the group also focuses on bicycle and pedestrian safety and public education. She said the organization seeks to balance visitor navigation with preserving scenic character by reducing sign clutter.

Sweeney and Anderson pointed to new wayfinding signs near the pier and fire station that were installed with support from a federal grant through the National Scenic Byway Program. Sweeney said the signs help travelers identify points of interest along the corridor while preserving the route’s appearance.

Anderson invited residents to volunteer and attend recurring events, listing the Super Scenic Garage Sale (held annually in November), Spoons and Sprockets, Kids Ocean Day and the International Coastal Cleanup. She directed listeners to the group’s website, scenic a1a.org, for schedules and volunteer information.

The segment closed with Sweeney thanking Anderson for appearing on the show and wishing viewers a good week. "Happy Memorial Day," Sweeney added.

The discussion was largely informational: no motions or formal city actions were proposed during the segment.