July 29, 2025
POV: I rode DowntownJacksonville’s autonomous shuttle…
July 3, 2025
Captain’s error caused ferry crash, investigation concludes
The captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…
June 27, 2025
Self-driving JTA vans hit the road Monday
Jacksonville’s autonomous people movers will begin passenger service Downtown after months of testing.…
April 15, 2025
JTA will reserve 100 self-driving Holon vehicles
The vehicles will be produced at Holon’s new Jacksonville assembly plant for the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
March 20, 2025
Autonomous-vehicle plant could add $300M to economy
The Holon autonomous-vehicle plant is expected to create 800 jobs, according to an analysis by the University of North Florida.…
March 5, 2025
JTA tests self-driving vans along Bay Street
The tests are a step toward creating a fleet of autonomous vehicles that will serve Downtown Jacksonville and nearby areas.…
February 28, 2025
JTA board member questions ridership numbers
Megan Hayward pointed out discrepancies shortly after Mayor Donna Deegan sought to remove her from the board.…
November 18, 2024
Coffee and croissants now on the menu at JTA hub in LaVilla
Cinotti’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop and Grounds of Grace have opened in JTA’s Regional Transportation Center.…
November 14, 2024
Shade is growing at Jacksonville’s bus stops
A pilot program will plant shade trees at six bus stops as part of the city’s resiliency plan.…
September 16, 2024
JTA wins grant to buy second St. Johns River Ferry boat
A federal grant means the JTA can purchase a second ship to augment service on the St. Johns River Ferry.…
August 27, 2024
You can now ride a driverless vehicle to lunch in Brooklyn
JTA is testing autonomous vehicles along Riverside Avenue in advance of launching its Ultimate Urban Circulator next summer.…
May 13, 2024
Autonomous people movers could roll by June 2025
JTA says the first phase of its Ultimate Urban Circulator, or U2C, could carry people down Bay Street in a…
February 28, 2024
Mayport ferry operator files for bankruptcy; service unaffected
The JTA, which owns the ferry service, says there will be no affect on people who use the ferry or…
February 26, 2024
St. Johns River Ferry resumes service on Tuesday
The St. Johns River Ferry will resume service on Tuesday, Feb. 27, after service was suspended for three weeks…
February 20, 2024
Autonomous vehicles hit the road at FSCJ
Two driverless vehicles at Florida State College at Jacksonville will help guide plans for the Ultimate Urban Circulator around Downtown.…
December 14, 2023
Housing planned alongside Rosa Parks Transit Station in Downtown Jax
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is discussing a development combining housing, retail and a grocery store.…
November 1, 2023
St. Johns River Ferry expands its hours
The popular ferry will run two hours longer during the week and one hour longer on weekends.…
September 6, 2023
JTA’s autonomous vehicles will motor through FSCJ Downtown
The program is a preview of JTA’s ultimate plan to replace the Skyway monorail with the Ultimate Urban Circulator, or…
August 16, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why are machines running 24/7 on San Pablo Road?
Why are pumps running 24 hours a day during road construction on San Pablo Road, a reader asks. JTA and…
August 8, 2023
OPINION | 6 recommendations for JTA’s new LaVilla facility
A Jacksonville Transportation Authority facility planned for LaVilla doesn’t align with the vision for Downtown. These 6 recommendations could fix…
August 1, 2023
Now you can pay for JTA rides with Cash App
JTA says it is the first transit agency in the country to offer Cash App for mobile ticketing.…