Infrastructure for innovation : The new Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC) in LaVilla serves as the command hub for the U²C network and future autonomous fleet testing and deployment. Industry partnerships: HOLON USA selected Jacksonville for its first U.S. manufacturing facility, expected to generate hundreds of jobs and millions in economic impact. According to the University of Florida’s latest study, once operations begin in 2027, HOLON’s manufacturing facility will provide ongoing economic benefits, generating 736 jobs and $87.2 million in economic output annually. According to HOLON, the JTA’s U 2 C program and its first phase, the Bay Street Innovation Corridor, catalyzed HOLON’s decision to choose Jacksonville. Data-driven modernization: AI-assisted safety cameras, predictive maintenance analytics, and real-time service dashboards are optimizing operations and HOLON USA General Manager Gregory Crandell and Tobias Liebelt, CFO of Benteler Mobility, attended the 2025 APTA TRANSform Conference, where they unveiled the HOLON urban mover prototype featuring JTA branding.
advancing the Authority’s digital transformation. Innovationworks ensures Jacksonville is not waiting for the future of mobility—it is operating it now, turning innovation into real-world service. COMMUNITYWORKS Communityworks translates the JTA’s infrastructure and innovation into lasting community value—linking mobility to economic opportunity, equity, and pride of place. It reflects a philosophy that every bus stop, trail, and transit corridor is not merely a point of access, but a pathway to progress. Economic activation: The JRTC at LaVilla continues to anchor growth and connection in the heart of the city. With the addition of beloved local businesses like Cinotti’s Bakery and Grounds of Grace Coffee, the JRTC is evolving beyond an intermodal hub into a vibrant civic destination—where residents, visitors, and employees intersect daily in a space that celebrates local entrepreneurship and culture. JTA interns explored how advanced driver-assistance systems are evolving through autonomous vehicle technology and the NAVI program.
The JTA and its City partners celebrated the launch of the nation’s first autonomous vehicle–powered fixed-route service, exemplifying how public and private collaboration can advance innovation and strengthen free-market enterprise.
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