Progress
Grounded in adopted plans
The Bluffline isn't a new idea—it builds on decades of planning and policy that have consistently identified this corridor as a regional priority.
Every segment of the Bluffline corridor appears in at least one adopted plan from a local, regional, or state agency. This isn't coincidence—it reflects a consistent regional vision for multimodal connectivity that has emerged through multiple public planning processes over the past two decades.
The plans below represent the policy foundation that the Bluffline builds upon. They demonstrate that this corridor has been identified as a priority by the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization, and the State of Florida.
Adopted Plans
Florida Greenways & Trails System Plan
Identified in the state trail system as a priority corridor that closes a key regional connectivity gap.
ViewLong Range Transportation Plan 2050
Listed in the region's long-range transportation needs, positioning Bluffline as a future multimodal investment for safer access.
ViewPed/Bike/Trail Master Plan
Explicitly includes Bluffline as a priority project to expand safe, connected walking and biking across the region.
ViewMilitary Installation Resilience Review
MIRR emphasizes resilient civilian infrastructure; Bluffline strengthens reliable, low-stress mobility near military installations.
ViewReimagine Jackson Street
Recommends a multiuse path along Ross St/Idlewood Dr to connect nearby neighborhoods to Jackson Lakes—core Bluffline alignment.
ViewUS-90 Corridor Master Plan — Multi-Use Trail
Calls for a trail along Scenic Highway to Bay Bluffs Park and Jackson Street routing where Mobile Hwy ROW is limited—both Bluffline alignments.
ViewWarrington CRA Plan
Calls for Jackson Lakes activation and coordination with the Bluffline vision to improve access and spur neighborhood reinvestment.
ViewUrban Core CRA Plan
Identifies Bluffline as a priority project to strengthen downtown connectivity and expand safe public access to the bayfront.
ViewWestside CRA Plan
Calls for Bluffline to better link westside neighborhoods to downtown and the waterfront, supporting redevelopment and mobility options.
ViewActive Transportation Plan
Includes Scenic Highway/Bluffline as a major trail priority to create safer walking and biking connections across Pensacola.
ViewNAS Pensacola Compatible Use Study
The study calls for safer transportation near the base; Bluffline supports compatibility and safety in surrounding corridors.
ViewCity of Pensacola Strategic Plan
Directly supports city goals for safety, connectivity, parks and recreation, and quality-of-life improvements for residents.
ViewPensacola Waterfront Framework Plan
Advances the waterfront vision by linking inland neighborhoods to continuous public access, trails, and destinations along the bay.
ViewPensacola Scenic Bluffs Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan
The northeast Bluffline segment follows the Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Scenic Highway corridor. This Corridor Management Plan—currently being updated—guides preservation of its natural and historic character while improving multimodal access.
Questions about planning?
We're happy to discuss how the Bluffline fits into the broader planning landscape and answer questions about specific plans or policies.