2025 JTA Year End Review Booklet

JTA operates the First Coast Flyer, our BRT, which is the largest network in the Southeast at 58 miles. The JTA has been designated by the respective county Local Coordinating Board as the Community Transportation Coordinator in Clay and Nassau the counties. The JTA operates premium service delivery for those who qualify for paratransit services and also provides regional mobility services through its Express Select Program to Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Through ordinance, the Clay County Board of County Commissioners extended their agreement with the JTA to provide regional services for the next three years. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners agreed to have the JTA manage their paratransit services. Our regional goal is to further link rural, suburban, and urban areas into one seamless network. River connectivity: With a $15.6 million federal grant, the JTA is adding a second St. Johns River Ferry vessel to strengthen reliability and regional maritime mobility. Regional collaboration: The JTA continues to coordinate with FDOT, the North Florida TPO, and local The JTA’s Park & Ride network provides a convenient and efficient transportation option for patrons traveling to the Downtown Sports Complex.

jurisdictions to synchronize projects, funding, and long-range planning under the MOVE 2027 framework. Regionalworks ensures Northeast Florida moves as one connected region—united by shared infrastructure, opportunity, and purpose. INNOVATIONWORKS Innovationworks positions the JTA and Jacksonville as national leaders in next-generation transportation technology and sustainable mobility. Earlier this year Florida Commerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly served as the Florida AV Day speaker in Jacksonville and acknowledged Jacksonville partnerships: JAXUSA, the City, the State and the JTA for our free market ethos that attracted an innovative Tier-1 automotive manufacturer to our region. Autonomous leadership: In June 2025, the JTA launched NAVI (Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation), the nation’s first autonomous- vehicle revenue service operated by a public transportation authority. This was constructed by the Vision to Reality team of Balfour Beatty and its partners: Beep, Inc., Miller Electric, WGI, Superior, Kimley Horn, ETM, K&J, Grayline and Urban SDK. The Gameday Xpress experience allows the JTA to showcase how mobility drives economic growth and quality of life — inspiring the community with a glimpse into the future of transportation.

Ashley

Ashley

Beaver

Church

Church

Fairground

Duval

Duval

Duval

Monroe

Monroe

Adams

Adams

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Adams

Houston

Forsyth

Forsyth

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5

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1

Bay

Bay

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Gator Bowl

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Courthouse

Independent

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Water

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The Bay Street Innovation Corridor, a 3.5 mile loop, was funded by a federal BUILD Grant, with grant support by the Florida Department of Transportation and local funding, completing the first phase of the U 2 C program with built in America vehicles compliant with existing federal vehicle safety standards. NAVI Stop 1 NAVI Route 1. Bay at Julia 2. Riverfront Plaza Park 3. Bay at Main 4. Bay at Market 5. Bay at Newnan 6. Bay at Catherine (SE) 7. Bay at Catherine (NE) 8. MOSH 9. Four Seasons 10. TIAA Field 11. Adams at Georgia 12. APR at Adams Service Route Parking

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