Reporting on Jacksonville’s transportation network — from highways and public transit to biking, walking, and mobility projects
Featured image for “Neptune Beach stops using cameras to monitor drivers in school zones”
A sign shows the speed limit in the school zone at Neptune Beach Elementary School. | News4Jax
September 2, 2026

Neptune Beach stops using cameras to monitor drivers in school zones

The move follows an order from the state to halt use of license plate readers like Flock cameras.…

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August 31, 2026

Jacksonville airport expected to open Concourse B on Jan. 28

A ribbon-cutting for the new concourse is planned for Jan. 27, and American Airlines will start flights the next day.…

Featured image for “JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plans”
A rendering of a NAVI vehicle on the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Downtown Skyway, covered for use as part of the U2C. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2026

JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plans

JTA’s interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson says he’s open to redirecting gas tax dollars planned for its autonomous vehicle program amid…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis visited the SunTrax testing grounds in Auburndale on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. | Ron DeSantis, Facebook
August 12, 2026

Florida will actively test ‘flying cars’ by the end of the year, DeSantis says

The technology could be used as air taxis, cargo delivery, medical transportation and emergency response.…

Featured image for “Riverfront Plaza construction will close portions of Main Street Bridge”
The Main Street Bridge. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 7, 2026

Riverfront Plaza construction will close portions of Main Street Bridge

The bridge will be reduced to one lane heading south for up to five months, beginning Aug. 24.…

Featured image for “Fernandina voters will decide fate of paid parking. Or will they?”
A sign explains how to pay for parking in downtown Fernandina Beach. | News4Jax
August 7, 2026

Fernandina voters will decide fate of paid parking. Or will they?

Voters are deciding whether a referendum should be required to institute paid parking in Fernandina Beach.…

Featured image for “More than 5,200 drivers caught passing Duval school buses illegally”
Cameras on Duval County school buses capture images of people passing illegally. | Nancy Guan, WUSF
August 4, 2026

More than 5,200 drivers caught passing Duval school buses illegally

See where the most school bus violations occurred over two months — and what the drivers did wrong.…

Featured image for “Duval Schools rolls out 26 electric school buses for upcoming year”
The Duval County school district showed off new electric school buses on Thursday, July 30, 2026. | News4Jax
July 30, 2026

Duval Schools rolls out 26 electric school buses for upcoming year

School district officials say the electric buses will save money over time for fuel and maintenance.…

Featured image for “More Buckman Bridge closures this weekend. This time it’s northbound.”
Two northbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge will be closed this weekend for repairs. | Google Maps
July 30, 2026

More Buckman Bridge closures this weekend. This time it’s northbound.

Crews have spent months replacing steel joints on the bridge, a project that will continue until fall.…

Featured image for “Riverside Avenue could shrink to create bike lanes and parallel parking”
Riverside Avenue is shown on the left before any changes. On the right, a rendering shows the addition of a bicycle lane and parallel parking. | Jimmy Peluso, Downtown Investment Authority
July 29, 2026

Riverside Avenue could shrink to create bike lanes and parallel parking

City Council member Jimmy Peluso is proposing changes to Riverside, Forest and West Monroe.…

Featured image for “JTA amasses $15.06M in delinquent bills, records show”
The JTA headquarters and regional transportation center.
July 28, 2026

JTA amasses $15.06M in delinquent bills, records show

JTA says it has taken steps to pay off the unpaid invoices in two months. Some date back to 2014.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What’s with the roadwork at Butler Boulevard and Philips Highway?”
Construction continues at the intersection of Butler Boulevard and Philips Highway. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
July 24, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | What’s with the roadwork at Butler Boulevard and Philips Highway?

Construction on Philips Highway led the Jacksonville Transporation Authority to close a park-n-ride lot.…

Featured image for “A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?”
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach on May 2, 2026, en route to Miami. | Matt Rourke, AP
July 9, 2026

A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?

The Trump Organization says he won’t get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.…

Featured image for “Nat Ford stepping down as CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority”
Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford speaks at the topping-out ceremony for the U2C Autonomous Innovation Center near Broad and Water streets in LaVilla. | Jeffrey Leeser via Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2026

Nat Ford stepping down as CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Ford, JTA’s CEO for 13 years, will remain with the authority through Jan. 8 as the board seeks a replacement.…

Featured image for “140 Florida laws go into effect July 1. Here are some you’ll want to know”
Four Jacksonville men were charged in a nationwide fraud investigation tied to the Paycheck Protection Program.
July 1, 2026

140 Florida laws go into effect July 1. Here are some you’ll want to know

New laws taking effect today cover safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more.…

Featured image for “DeSantis vetoes e-bike regulations, warning about government surveillance”
Two e-bike riders talk with a police officer. | News4Jax
June 26, 2026

DeSantis vetoes e-bike regulations, warning about government surveillance

The bill would have limited e-bikes to a 10 mph speed limit on paths shared with pedestrians.…

Featured image for “Two lanes of Buckman Bridge will be closed again this weekend”
More backups like this are possible on the Buckman Bridge. | FDOT via News4Jax
June 18, 2026

Two lanes of Buckman Bridge will be closed again this weekend

Two northbound lanes will be closed as crews continue to replace the Buckman’s steel joints.…

Featured image for “JTA raises fares and cuts services to make up for budget deficit”
The JTA headquarters and regional transportation center.
May 29, 2026

JTA raises fares and cuts services to make up for budget deficit

The JTA board approved a $139.2 million budget Thursday that included the cuts and fare increases.…

Featured image for “Debate hits high gear over SUN Trail segment in St. Johns County”
A cyclist rides at night in the bike lane of A1A Beach Boulevard. The local SUN Trail project will replace a sidewalk. | Courtesy Brayan Krepley
May 28, 2026

Debate hits high gear over SUN Trail segment in St. Johns County

Years into the project, debate continues over whether the SUN Trail is planned for the correct spot.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County seeks residents’ opinions about public transit”
St. Johns County's key public transit offering is the Sunshine Bus, operated in partnership with the area Council on Aging. | St. Johns County Council on Aging
May 15, 2026

St. Johns County seeks residents’ opinions about public transit

The survey is required by the Florida Department of Transportation to help develop a transit plan.…

Featured image for “Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open”
The Shands Bridge, which will be closed from Friday to Sunday for maintenance. | Florida Department of Transportation
May 14, 2026

Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open

The Shands Bridge between Clay and St. Johns counties will close from Friday evening to Sunday morning.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | Why is Southside Boulevard roadwork taking so long?”
Construction continues at Deerwood Park and Southside Boulevard. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 4, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Why is Southside Boulevard roadwork taking so long?

A Jacksonville Today reader says she doesn’t see any progress at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards.…

Featured image for “Florida prepares for the day when taxicabs can fly”
Tampa International Airport hosted Florida's first manned air taxi demonstration in November 2023. | Tampa International Airport, St. Pete Catalyst
April 22, 2026

Florida prepares for the day when taxicabs can fly

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill providing funding for vertiports, the hubs for small aerial taxicabs.…

Featured image for “Gasoline prices expected to rise across Florida”
A motorist fills the tank of a vehicle at a QuikTrip gasoline station on April 6, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colorado. | David Zalubowski, AP
April 14, 2026

Gasoline prices expected to rise across Florida

Gasoline averaged $4.04 per gallon in Duval County on Monday, but the price had risen to $4.12 by Tuesday.…