Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nominated on Friday three people for appointment and one for reappointment to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority board of directors, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
A Jacksonville council member is urging collective action to withhold JTA funding if the agency proceeds with changes to Connexion Plus, its paratransit service for seniors and disabled residents.
The Jacksonville Transit Authority delayed a vote to increase the fare for the Connexion Plus service that supports people with disabilities despite community pushback.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will host its 2026 State of the Authority on Wednesday to recap its 2025 achievements and its vision for the year ahead and beyond.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will host its 2026 State of the Authority on Wednesday to recap its 2025 achievements and its vision for the year ahead and beyond.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will host its 2026 State of the Authority on Wednesday to recap its 2025 achievements and its vision for the year ahead and beyond.
Following community meetings, JTA modified plans for its paratransit service, keeping Connexion Plus but raising rates. The changes start February 1.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will keep its premium Connexion Plus service but introduce a new fare structure to help cover rising operating costs, the agency announced Thursday.
Jacksonville Transportation Advisory Committee addressed concerns about combining its Connexion and Connexion Plus paratransit services during a packed meeting on Monday afternoon.
At its final meeting of 2025, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority board of directors approved a six-month pilot program to lower fares for JTA’s bus systems and remove all costs to ride its Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation shuttles Downtown.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will host a series of community meetings to talk about mobility and transportation in Northeast Florida.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved a six-month fare modification pilot program that will sharply reduce fares beginning Feb. 1, 2026.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit against the union that represents the majority of its employees, accusing it of jeopardizing more than $100 million in federal funding the authority receives for services that include its Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) program, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Jacksonville City Councilmember Rory Diamond wants to strip about $247 million from funding that was promised to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority for phases two and three of the Ultimate Urban Circulator project.
Nathaniel Ford, CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), sat down with This Week in Jacksonville host Kent Justice to share what’s happening and what’s coming next.
Jacksonville’s DOGE Committee met Tuesday to review three city programs as part of its ongoing effort to identify potential waste, inefficiency or abuse in local government.
The “Ride to Train” pilot program provides complimentary fixed route passes to students enrolled in registered technical, trade, vocational or apprenticeship programs in Duval County.
Jacksonville is officially home to the nation’s first public driverless transit service, and it’s already turning heads.
After holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the launch of the nation’s first public driverless transportation service, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority said people can begin accessing the service on Monday.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure.
Jacksonville’s LGBTQ+ community and allies will march across the Acosta Bridge and the Main Street Bridge on Sunday to kick off Pride Month.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority buses were brought to the airport on Friday to assist fliers impacted by the parking garage fire.
Neighbors in Mandarin discussed the potential impacts of a sidewalk expansion on Mandarin Road.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended service of the St. Johns River Ferry for six to 12 weeks to repair the ramp structure.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is bringing public transportation into a new era with the opening of the Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC) Thursday morning.
Starting Monday, Jacksonville Transportation Authority passengers can expect changes to bus routes because of construction on San Marco Boulevard and LaSalle Street.
Construction of HOLON’s autonomous vehicle manufacturing plant in Jacksonville’s Northside is expected to generate nearly $300 million for the local economy by 2028 according to a study by the University of North Florida.
The vehicles are being tested Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on a three-mile loop along Bay Street, stretching from Pearl Street to EverBank Stadium.
A resolution filed by Mayor Donna Deegan appears to signal a shakeup at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA).
According to JTA, now that the San Pablo Road project is done, there are almost 5 miles of new sidewalks, nine new pedestrian crosswalks with flashing beacons, nearly 90 new streetlights and new drainage and utility pipes.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Drug Free Duval held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for a new branded bus which will provide free opioid overdose prevention training and Narcan doses to high-risk communities.
Jacksonville is taking another step toward becoming a major player in the world of self-driving cars. After months of code names, and massive tax break approvals, JTA is announcing the plan for a new facility to produce autonomous electric shuttles as a part of Project LINK.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is giving people a new way to grab a meal using an autonomous vehicle. It’s called the Brooklyn AV Circulator, and it’s a free service for anyone who wants to give it a try.
The City of Jacksonville and agency partners will hold a news conference Monday at noon to provide updates on preparation and response efforts for Tropical Storm Debby.
The City of Jacksonville and agency partners will hold a news conference Monday at noon to provide updates on preparation and response efforts for Tropical Storm Debby.
The city of Jacksonville activated its heat emergency plan on July 16, which was the third day in a row the city saw a Heat Advisory.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is showing off the self-driving vehicles it plans to roll out downtown next year.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is asking riders to use their MyJTA app on their phones to help save money starting May 1.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority provided San Pablo Road residents with an update Wednesday on a construction project that neighbors said has caused traffic nightmares and safety concerns.
JTA is asking riders to use their MYJTA app on their phones to help save money. JTA workers answered questions Wednesday morning about the changes.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announced upcoming changes to more than 100 bus stops in Northwest Jacksonville to improve the experience for riders in underserved areas.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) bus drivers and mechanics put their skills to the test Sunday as a part of its annual “roadeo” showcase.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will be debuting its very first autonomous shuttle at FSCJ’s downtown campus on Tuesday.
While the country is still battling the impact of post-pandemic hiring shortages and the “Great Resignation,” the Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced it is on track to meet its budgeted number of full-time bus operators by February.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority held a meeting Wednesday to address the ongoing construction that residents along San Pablo Road are calling a headache.
A pickup truck driver died Thursday morning after crashing with a Jacksonville Transportation Authority passenger bus while traveling on U.S. 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority customers can now use the mobile payment service Cash App as a form of payment for JTA services on the MyJTA mobile app.
A Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus carrying between 10 to 20 passengers was hit by gunfire Thursday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), the ferry that has been out of service since January 25 is resuming service on May 3 following scheduled maintenance as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Health care workers are some of the most essential employees as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, and JTA wants to make sure they can get to their shifts.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority wants to help you get around the city’s public transportation system more easily, and starting Monday, you can use the newly revamped MyJTA mobile app
Duval County students, from middle school to college, can now ride JTA buses for free any time of the year.
Almost everywhere you look around the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, you’ll notice a sea of orange traffic cones signaling new construction.
After facing scrutiny for turning off the rainbow lights during Pride Month last year, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority lit up the bridge on Monday night.
After facing scrutiny for turning off the rainbow lights during pride month last year, Jacksonville Transportation Authority is ensuring residents that the lighting plan is on track for next week.
The White House says it is reviewing the next steps and may still appeal a federal judge’s decision to overturn a nationwide mask mandate on public transportation.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will break ground on a new project that will ease traffic jams on San Pablo Road.
You may be feeling the effects of the huge gas price increase but it is also having an impact on something you may not have considered -- the money it takes to keep city cars and trucks operating.
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The St. Johns River Ferry was removed from service due Saturday morning due to an equipment issue, according to Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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JTA, in partnership with Goodyear, announced the agency will become the first public transit agency to test “airless tires.”
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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority again lit the Acosta Bridge in rainbow colors Wednesday night after being told Tuesday by the Florida Department of Transportation that its color scheme was “out of compliance” with its existing permit.
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After planning to keep the Acosta Bridge lit up in rainbow colors for Pride Month, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority on Tuesday said it was told by the Florida Department of Transportation that its color scheme was “out of compliance” with its existing permit.
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Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford explains the future of transportation projects in our city now that the gas tax bill has been approved. He said we could start seeing improvements as early as this summer.
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There were a lot of questions raised but few answers when the Jacksonville City Council met Wednesday to discuss a proposal to double the city’s gas tax.
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A study by the University of North Florida found the proposed increase in the Jacksonville gas tax would generate an economic impact of more than $1.6 billion and create more than 7,600 jobs.
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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced Friday that the refurbished St. Johns River Ferry passed its U.S. Coast Guard inspection and sea trials and has returned to service.
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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will cut the ribbon Thursday on the Clay Community Transportation Green Line, which will provide direct transportation from Keystone Heights and Penney Farms to the VA Clinic in Middleburg. The Green Line will make three trips each day. It will also connect to the Magenta Line, with offers two trips per day between Keystone Heights and Gainesville. Clay Community Transportation also offers a Blue Line that runs from Pier Station in Green Cove Springs to Fleming Island, Middleburg, Orange Park and NAS Jacksonville, as well as a Red Line that runs from Middleburg to the Orange Park Mall. AdMORE ONLINE: Clay Community Transportation routes and stops
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will cut the ribbon Thursday on the Clay Community Transportation Green Line, which will provide direct transportation from Keystone Heights and Penney Farms to the VA Clinic in Middleburg. The Green Line will make three trips each day. It will also connect to the Magenta Line, which offers two trips per day between Keystone Heights and Gainesville. Clay Community Transportation also offers a Blue Line that runs from Pier Station in Green Cove Springs to Fleming Island, Middleburg, Orange Park and NAS Jacksonville, as well as a Red Line that runs from Middleburg to the Orange Park Mall. AdMORE ONLINE: Clay Community Transportation routes and stops
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The future of the skyway may not be in the sky but on the ground. On Thursday, the head of Jacksonville Transportation Authority Nat Ford updated the plans for the downtown people mover. The proposed doubling of the local gas tax from 6 to 12 cents would go to fund an expansion of the skyway from 2.5 miles to 10 miles. Now, JTA planners said we could see driverless cars tied into the skyway system. AdAs for the gas tax hike to fund all of this, the legislation would have to be approved by the city council and that’s expected to be presented next month.
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Standing in front of a current road project on Collins Road, Curry called this the “Jobs for Jax” program, Curry said it will not only pay for long-overdue projects, including getting homes off septic tanks. By fully leveraging the gas tax like other major cities in Florida do, we can make substantial progress...” Curry said. JTA CEO Nat Ford discussed it on last Sunday’s This Week in Jacksonville program and the City Council began discussing the plan on Tuesday. “There’s no good time for a gas tax,” Council President Tommy Hazouri said. Curry is expected to present the legislation to City Council next month, which could pass it as soon as May.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you think gas prices are high now, get ready. Mayor Lenny Curry is proposing that Duval County double the local gas tax from 6 to 12 cents per gallon to fund major transportation and other infrastructure improvements. That income would be split between the city and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and used for both road and other projects, including paying for septic tank replacement and other unfunded city projects. “This an opportunity to fund them.”The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, which currently receives most of the local gas tax revenue, would get half of the increase. AdDOCUMENT: Itemized list of $930 million in infrastructure projectsThis major tax increase would have to be approved by the City Council.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority and zTrip launched a new discounted transportation option for trips to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Jacksonville. Through this partnership, zTrip will provide rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites for a flat $5 rate for trips up to three miles, a discount of about 17% off the normal fare. AdCustomers who would like a ride through zTrip must call 904-337-3103 and use the promo code “VAC21” to book their reservation. “We genuinely feel that giving back to the community is essential to our survival,” said zTrip General Manager Bob Gagliardi. “These values are the foundation of our legendary reputation and the basis of an exceptionally positive working environment.”For more information on which services are available through Rides to Health, visit health.jtafla.com or call JTA customer service at 904-630-3100 between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority and zTrip launched a new discounted transportation option for trips to COVID-19 vaccination sites in Jacksonville. Through this partnership, zTrip will provide rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites for a flat $5 rate for trips up to three miles, a discount of about 17% off the normal fare. AdCustomers who would like a ride through zTrip must call 904-337-3103 and use the promo code “VAC21” to book their reservation. “We genuinely feel that giving back to the community is essential to our survival,” said zTrip General Manager Bob Gagliardi. “These values are the foundation of our legendary reputation and the basis of an exceptionally positive working environment.”For more information on which services are available through Rides to Health, visit health.jtafla.com or call JTA customer service at 904-630-3100 between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority plans to open a Skyway passenger station at the edge of the growing Brooklyn neighborhood by September -- its first new station since the city’s existing elevated rail system was completed 25 years ago. It will link to the Central Skyway Station at West Bay and Lee streets in LaVilla and continue on to the existing Downtown and San Marco stations. Passenger parking will be provided at an existing JTA surface lot off Riverside Avenue. Two refurbished Skyway trains will be used for the station wrapped in a “Brooklyn Shuttle theme,” according to a JTA project summary obtained by the Jacksonville Daily Record. “There’s no better destination right now than the activity that’s happening in Brooklyn.”Shuttles will connect from the Brooklyn Station to carry people deeper into Riverside.
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