Reporting on Jacksonville’s transportation network — from highways and public transit to biking, walking, and mobility projects
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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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A sign shows the official name of the Main Street Bridge. | Google maps
April 10, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Why don’t all bridges have name plaques?

Many bridges in Jacksonville have plaques showing their names, but many do not. Why not?…

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A crash crumpled this school bus on Zoo Parkway in Jacksonville. | News4Jax
April 10, 2026

Safety concerns raised after school bus crashes

City Councilman Mike Gay wants FDOT to analyze whether conditions on Zoo Parkway lead to crashes.…

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An aerial view of the former site of the Railway Express Agency Terminal.
April 8, 2026

THE JAXSON | 50 years of freight: The legacy of Jacksonville’s Railway Express Agency Terminal

For nearly half a century, the Railway Express Agency shaped Jacksonville’s economy and identity, leaving behind a legacy still felt…

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Skyway cars move into the LaVilla station of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
April 7, 2026

Friday is deadline to give your views on Skyway options

JTA is considering five Skyway options and wants to know which ones the public prefers.…

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One of the Jacksonville Transit Authority's autonomous vans makes a test run recently on Gator Bowl Boulevard. A JTA staffer sits inside to take over if necessary. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
April 3, 2026

Autonomous vehicles could expand around Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is considering a pilot program to retrofit buses with autonomous technology.…

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Two northbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge will be closed this weekend for repairs. | Google Maps
April 2, 2026

More Buckman Bridge closures planned this weekend

Two of four lanes will close starting Friday night, but in the opposite direction of past weeks.…

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Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board departs from Palm Beach International Airport on April 6, 2025. | Alex Brandon, AP file
March 31, 2026

Palm Beach airport will be renamed for Donald Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that also prevents local governments from renaming several airports, including Jacksonville’s.…

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The Florida Department of Transportation is warning about more Buckman Bridge backups, like this one in 2022. | FDOT via News4Jax
March 27, 2026

Lane closures return this weekend on Buckman Bridge

Maintenance work will close two southbound lanes of the Buckman from Friday to Monday.…

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Traffic in southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge will be slowed this weekend during repair work. | Google
March 20, 2026

Buckman Bridge repairs mean more backups this weekend

An FDOT repair project on the Buckman Bridge could mean traffic delays from Orange Park into Mandarin.…

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Thousands of fans flocked to see classics like these 1950s and 1960s Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and Porsches on the Amelia Concours show field. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 9, 2026

Classic cars draw thousands to Amelia Concours d’Elegance

The 31st Amelia Concours featured about 250 race cars, classics and special motorcycles.…

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A classic Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster, in front, heads a row of classic cars at The Amelia Concours d'Elegance last year. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 5, 2026

The Amelia classic car show moves to Saturday for first time

The Amelia Concours is moving from Sunday to Saturday at the suggestion of people who attend.…

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A row of Mazdas are just some of the 200 new cars and trucks on display at the 2026 Jacksonville International Auto Show. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 26, 2026

Tax law could be boon for Jacksonville auto show

Auto show dealers hope to benefit from a law that allows people to deduct interest on new U.S. vehicles.…

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The Jacksonvill Transportation Authority is considering five proposals for the future of the Skyway.
February 25, 2026

New proposals emerge for future of Jacksonville’s Skyway

Transit officials want to know what the public thinks about five possibilities for upgrading the Skyway.…

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Skyway cars move into the LaVilla station of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 23, 2026

JTA seeks comments on next phase of driverless shuttles

Public meetings will start this week to share information about the shuttles, known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…

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Police investigate the minibike crash Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. | News4Jax
February 19, 2026

Questions arise after 12-year-old’s death on minibike

The child was hit near Patriot Oaks Academy in St. Johns County, although minibikes are banned on public roads.…

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A motorcyclist weaves around cones during a motorcycle safety class conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026..
February 10, 2026

Sheriff’s Office works to curtail motorcycle deaths

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is promoting its motorcycle safety program after five deaths already this year.…

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A Florida bill would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on two-lane county and city roads with posted speed limits under 55 mph. | Debra Lawrence, stock.adobe.com
January 22, 2026

Florida lawmakers consider making UTVs street-legal

A bill in the Legislature would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on certain city and county roads.…

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A NAVI autonomous shuttle moves through traffic on East Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 21, 2026

Autonomous NAVI shuttles could extend to the Beaches

NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…

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The Shands Bridge connects Green Cove Springs with St. Johns County. The bridge will be closed during the coming weekend. | Florida Department of Transportation
January 6, 2026

Shands Bridge will close all weekend for maintenance

The state will close the Shands Bridge from Friday to Monday — and possibly next weekend too.…