Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Jacksonville, FL 32204

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100 North Myrtle Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
http://www.jtafla.com
904.630.3181
904.630.3166

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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, an independent state agency serving Duval County, has multi-modal responsibilities.

Products and Press Releases

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The topping out ceremony signified the last structural beam being raised into place.
Facilities

JTA achieves major construction milestone at Autonomous Innovation Center

Oct. 25, 2024
Jacksonville Transportation Authority's topping out ceremony recognizes placing the final structural beam into place.
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JTA cooling bus.
Alt. Mobility

JTA expands services for Transportation Disadvantaged residents in Nassau County, Fla.

Oct. 1, 2024
The agency will provide life sustaining and medical trips based on the priorities of the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.
HOLON
HOLON launches first production plant for autonomous movers in Jacksonville, Fla.
Facilities

HOLON launches first production plant for autonomous movers in Jacksonville, Fla.

Sept. 5, 2024
The approximately 500,000-square-foot facility is expected to be completed in 2026 and will be pivotal in advancing HOLON's mission to deliver inclusive, emission-free and sustainable...
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Mobile Applications

JTA implements new fare policy for MyJTA app, simplifies access to no-cost fixed-route services for senior citizens

May 2, 2024
Under the new policy, riders who purchase bus fare through the MyJTA mobile app will automatically receive a refund after they meet the fare equivalent of a daily, three-day, ...
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Safety & Security

JTA receives StormReady certification from National Weather Service

April 30, 2024
JTA is the second Florida organization to receive the certification, which recognizes organizations that are proactive in supporting communities during major storms.
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Facilities

JTA receives $6 million in community funding for service and facilities upgrades

March 13, 2024
The funding will allow JTA to complete the University Boulevard Complete Streets project and enhance its Park-n-Ride facilities.
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Infrastructure

JTA begins bus stop upgrade project

March 4, 2024
Throughout the JTA system, 111 bus stops will be impacted by the multi-phase bus stop transformation project.
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Management

JTA begins design and construction of MobilityWorks 2.0

March 1, 2024
MobilityWorks 2.0 is a series of 17 projects, which include portions of the Emerald Trail, the purchase of a new ferry vessel, 10 complete street projects, bus stop and transit...
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Water Transportation

JTA's St. Johns River Ferry returns to service following three week hiatus

Feb. 27, 2024
Upgrades made to the St. Johns River Ferry are a part of JTA’s MOVE2027 RegionalWorks strategy.

Articles & News

North Carolina Department of Transportation
NCDOT Ferry System christened its two new ferries into Its fleet.
Water Transportation

JTA, NCDOT and WSDOT work on improving ferry transit services

Sept. 24, 2024
The agencies are working to expand and update their fleet of ferry transit vehicles.
WMATA
WMATA's approximately five-and-a-half-acre property is a TOD opportunity to provide new housing, neighborhood-serving retail and improve connectivity adjacent to transit with regional accessibility.
Facilities

TOD developments progress at JTA, WMATA, city of Sacramento, Calif.

Sept. 24, 2024
Funding awards, RFQs and new contract authorizations are advancing local agencies’ efforts to bring affordable, convenient housing to nearby public transit.
Beep
Facilities

Groundbreaking held for JTA’s Autonomous Innovation Center

May 30, 2024
The project, which includes partners Balfour Beatty Vision 2 Reality team and Beep, will construct a control center for the city’s electric and autonomous mobility system.
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Autonomous Vehicles

JTA, FSCJ are looking to the future with AV partnership

Oct. 3, 2023
The organizations are testing autonomous vehicles that are set to launch in downtown Jacksonville in 2025 to bring more mobility to the region.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
TSA Regional Security Director for Surface Operations Mary V. Leftridge Byrd, center, presents the TSA Gold Standard Award to JTA Chair Debbie Buckland, left, JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford at the JTA's March 30 board meeting.
Safety & Security

JTA earns TSA Gold Standard Award for transit security

April 3, 2023
TSA awarded four transit agencies with the award, which recognizes top scores in an annual review of transit security and emergency preparedness elements.
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JTA received delivery of its eighth AV, a WAVE GEM AV from Perrone Robotics.
Autonomous Vehicles

Perrone Robotics delivers WAEV GEM AV to Jacksonville Transportation Authority

July 7, 2022
The WAEV GEM AV will be the eighth AV to enter JTA’s AV Test & Learn Program since 2017.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Officials cut the ribbon at a bus stop to mark the opening of JTA's First Coast Flyer Orange Line.
Bus

JTA begins service on First Coast Flyer Orange Line

The 13-mile BRT route now brings JTA’s BRT system to 58 miles, which is the largest in the Southeast U.S.
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An Ollie 2.0 shuttle at Armsdale.
Autonomous Vehicles

JTA selects Balfour Beatty V2R Team for Bay Street Innovation Corridor

The project serves as the first phase of the JTA’s U2C autonomous vehicle service in downtown Jacksonville.
Goodyear
Goodyear non-pneumatic tires on a Local Motors Olli shuttle.
Bus Tires and Wheels

Goodyear intros airless tires for AV applications

July 14, 2021
The non-pneumatic tire will see its first in-field use on an autonomous shuttle being tested by JTA.

Videos & Resources

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Compressed Natural Gas: Bringing Sustainable Fuel to Jacksonville, a case study.
Bus

CNG: Bringing Sustainable Fuel to Jacksonville

Feb. 8, 2018
With an eye toward savings, cost efficiency and the environment, the JTA commissioned an Alternative Fuels Study to identify viable alternatives to diesel, which recommended CNG...

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Autonomous Vehicles

JTA, FSCJ launch AVs on FSCJ’s downtown campus

Feb. 21, 2024
The shuttles, operated by Beep and incorporating self-driving software from Oxa, will connect students, faculty and visitors across the segmented FSCJ Downtown Jacksonville campus...
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Bus

JTA marks success recruiting bus operators

Jan. 22, 2024
JTA is on course to meet its budgeted headcount of 368 full-time bus operators by February.
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Water Transportation

JTA to suspend Saint Johns River Ferry service three weeks to support Phase V infrastructure upgrades and engine maintenance

Jan. 19, 2024
The upgrades include installing catwalk access and mooring bollards at Ft. George and comprehensive updates to warehouse equipment and systems, improved signage, the preservation...
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Management

JTA hosts inaugural Regional Capital Infrastructure Summit

Oct. 18, 2023
The Regional Capital Infrastructure Summit brought together small businesses and prime contractors who were interested in working with the JTA.
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Left to right: Raj Srinath, Kiet Dinh and Anthony Junco.
Management

Jacksonville Transportation Authority hires three to new leadership roles

Sept. 29, 2023
Raj Srinath becomes JTA's senior vice president - CFO, Kiet Dinh has been named vice president — automation and innovation and Anthony Junco has been appointed as JTA's public...
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Autonomous Vehicles

JTA and FSCJ launch new program to expand autonomous vehicle testing on FSCJ’s downtown campus

Sept. 7, 2023
The program builds upon JTA’s and FSCJ's collective efforts to spotlight the city of Jacksonville on transforming mobility and accessibility, improving roadway safety and positively...
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Mobile Applications

JTA becomes first transit agency in U.S. to offer Cash App for mobile ticketing

Aug. 2, 2023
The Cash App feature will be integrated through the MyJTA mobile app, allowing riders to pay for all public transportation JTA provides via Cash App.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
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Management

JTA taps Rock Region METRO's Charles D. Frazier to be senior vice president and chief operating officer

Dec. 3, 2021
Frazier will oversee the Transit Operations Division, which includes fixed bus, the First Coast Flyer BRT network, paratransit, regional and alternative mobility services, the...