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    • Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

    Jacksonville, FL 32204

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

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

    Products and Press Releases

    Jacksonville Transportation Authority
    JTA Board Chair Debbie Buckland (left) and JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. (right)
    Autonomous Vehicles

    JTA Board approves shortlist for statewide procurement of autonomous transit vehicles

    Nov. 14, 2024
    The statewide procurement was established in partnership with the Florida Public Transportation Association.
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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.

    HOLON
    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...

    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

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    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.

    Megan Perrero
    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

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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

    Brandon Lewis
    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.
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    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

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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.
    Jacksonville Transportation Authority
    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

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Sept. 29, 2021
    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

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Aug. 27, 2021
    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

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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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    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.
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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.
    Jacksonville Transportation Authority
    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.