Smart technologies such as: • D ynamic signals , connected intersections, integrated data exchange • P edestrian detection and flood warning sensors that will detect operational disruption in the event of a flood • M odernized traffic signals with priority technology • Wayside passenger kiosks with video call capabilities for customer support • Open pay validators that are compatible with a variety of payment options and will decrease boarding time • A private 5G network that will provide secured, consistent data transmission and communication with the autonomous vehicles • Smart lighting to illuminate station areas Together, the smart technology will help relieve parking and traffic congestion on Bay Street and boost the local
economy in the process. Bay Street has 12 arts and cultural attractions, six sports venues, eight parks, 38 restaurants and eateries, 20 bars and clubs, and a half-dozen retail outlets and two hotels with another underway. The Bay Street Innovation Corridor (BSIC) was designated Phase I of the JTA’s U 2 C buildout. The Authority plans to expand the initiative within the next 10 years in two additional phases.
PHASE II - Skyway Conversion
Phase II will be the full conversion of the existing Skyway Superstructure and eight stations into an elevated roadway for autonomous vehicles. The above-ground conversion will be built in 2031 or 2032. The JTA is currently undergoing the environment and project development design process and seeking public private partnerships to help fund the estimated $400 million in construction costs. The Authority has dedicated $246.7 million in local option gas tax (LOGT) funds for Skyway rehabilitation and service expansion capital improvements. The current bi-directional Skyway tracks run approximately 2.5 miles in each direction from the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (JRTC) at LaVilla, the JTA’s headquarters and Intercity Bus Terminal, and will stretch to four additional stations on the Downtown Northbank, across the St. Johns River over the Acosta Bridge to three stations on the Downtown Southbank. Phase II also includes the street level connection to Phase I on Bay Street. The LaVilla neighborhood on the West Corridor of Bay Street has a rich history as a district that grew around a railroad hub and became the center of African-American culture and nightlife, earning the moniker “Harlem of the South.” LaVilla is undergoing a revitalization that includes new residential and business developments, a park and nature trail amenities.
PHASE II
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