roads SR 519 (Fiske Blvd) is a state road which at the southernmost point connects to Stadium Parkway in Viera and at the northernmost point to SR 520 in Cocoa. SR 519 is a four-lane road. Major intersections include CR 502, Interstate 95, and Barton Boulevard. County roads CR 502 (Barnes Blvd) links US 1, Murrell Road, SR 519 and I-95. CR 502 is a two-lane road except for the easternmost portion which has four lanes that eventually merge into two. Major intersections include Interstate 95, SR 519, and U.S. 1. CR 515 (Rockledge Drive) winds along the Indian River edge and is a portion of the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway. Along the road are century-old oaks and homes in late 18th century style. There are no major intersections. Bus Space Coast Area Transit operates a public bus service in Rockledge and vicinity. Rail The Florida East Coast Railway runs through Rockledge but does not stop. Historically, there was a stop on the Florida East Coast Railway, but it was abandoned when passenger service became unprofitable. Air The city has a private runway at the Rockledge Airpark that used to be run by Aero Adventures Inc, but was closed over safety concerns in 2015. The paved runway is approximately 2000 feet with a parallel grass runway on the east side of the property, and a local mechanic operates from the former hangars. Notable people Lyman Barnes, Wisconsin politician, practiced law in Rockledge for five years Kurt Debus, former director of NASA's Launch Operations Center Lucas "Tiger" Fafara, II, child actor, played Tooey Brown in Leave it to Beaver (1957–1963) Tammy Lynn Leppert, actress Troy Matteson, PGA Tour and 2002 NCAA champion golfer DeLane Matthews, actress, played Beth Barry on Dave's World (1993–1997) Mel Mitchell, professional football player Laurent Robinson, professional football player Scott Thompson, comedian, also known as Carrot Top, was born in Rockledge Beau Taylor, MLB player, #46 catcher for the Cleveland Indians. Former catcher of the Oakland Athletics Melissa Witek, Miss Florida USA 2005, contestant on NBC's Treasure Hunters References External links www.cityofrockledge.org City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Rockledge Local Newspaper- Town Rockledge Cities in Brevard County, Florida Populated places established in 1887 Cities in Florida Populated places on the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida 1887 establishments in Florida