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.

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JTA ribbon cutting TOD
March 13, 2025
The TOD features direct access to Kings Avenue Transit Hub and Skyway Station, connecting residents to BRT, bus and monorail services.
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JTA Board Chair Debbie Buckland (left) and JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. (right)
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.
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.
Oct. 1, 2024
The agency will provide life sustaining and medical trips based on the priorities of the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.
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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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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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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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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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March 4, 2024
Throughout the JTA system, 111 bus stops will be impacted by the multi-phase bus stop transformation project.

Articles & News

Brandon Lewis
Andrew Rodgers (left) and Thomas Hoskins (right).
March 14, 2025
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
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Hughey Newsome (top left); Julie Kirschbaum (bottom left); Victoria Baecher Wassmer (right). Not pictured: Max Glober and Donnie Horner III.
Feb. 21, 2025
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
NCDOT Ferry System christened its two new ferries into Its fleet.
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.
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
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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U2C at FSCJ Cecil Center 012 June 2020
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.
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.
July 7, 2022
The WAEV GEM AV will be the eighth AV to enter JTA’s AV Test & Learn Program since 2017.
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Officials cut the ribbon at a bus stop to mark the opening of JTA's 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.

Videos & Resources

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Compressed Natural Gas: Bringing Sustainable Fuel to Jacksonville, a case study.
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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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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Feb. 27, 2024
Upgrades made to the St. Johns River Ferry are a part of JTA’s MOVE2027 RegionalWorks strategy.
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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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Jan. 22, 2024
JTA is on course to meet its budgeted headcount of 368 full-time bus operators by February.
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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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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.
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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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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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.