Jacksonville City Council member calls for withholding JTA funding over paratransit changes

A Jacksonville City Council member is pushing for council action to potentially withhold funding from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) if the agency moves forward with changes to its Connexion Plus program, a door-to-door paratransit service for seniors and residents with disabilities. Councilman Jimmy Peluso issued the warning on social media following JTA’s decision to delay a controversial vote on fare increases.  “I will make it very clear, Jacksonville Transportation Authority needs to keep the fare for Connexion Plus at its current price, or I’ll push for City Council to act,” Peluso said in the statement. “The JTA requires funds from the Council, and we can just as easily withhold them if JTA leadership doesn’t change course.” Reporter Chris Will has the latest.