Accessibility continues to anchor our mission. The Jacksonville Transportation Advisory Committee (JTAC) which advises the JTA on mobility needs for riders with disabilities, met in October and elected new officers for the 2025–2027 term, reaffirming our shared commitment to equitable access and independent mo- bility. For us, that’s not compliance work. It’s mission work. Financial strength sustains that mission. In Septem- ber, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) affirmed the Authority’s Local Option Gas Tax revenue bond rating at ‘AA’ with a ‘Stable’ outlook , citing strong debt cov- erage, resilient revenues, a diversified economic base, low debt burden, and disciplined fiscal management. This rating isn’t merely validation, it is a competitive advantage that enables us to deliver projects, maintain assets, and invest in innovation without compromising long-term stability. We are also redefining our assets as placemaking engines. The Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla (JRTC) has become more than an in- termodal hub — it’s a front door to the city. This year, we welcomed Cinotti’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop and Grounds of GRACE Coffee into the JRTC, bringing be- loved local businesses downtown and reaffirming our role as a partner in the economic life of LaVilla and the urban core. Through initiatives like MobilityWorks 2.0, repre- senting nearly $490 million in mobility improvements over 30 years, we are using our facilities, real estate, and ridership to anchor small business growth and strengthen neighborhood infrastructure. Looking ahead, the course is set. Over the next de- cade, we will advance Phases 2 and 3 of the U²C, fully
connecting the Bay Street Innovation Corridor with a modernized Skyway, a true 21st-century autonomous network, linking residents to jobs, education, health- care, and opportunity in ways that reflect Jacksonville’s scale, character, and ambition. In 1976, civic leaders declared that Downtown Jackson- ville should be a model for the nation, and that transit would be the catalyst. Today, that promise is being ful- filled. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is not just running buses, ferries, or AVs — we are building freedom of movement, economic mobility, and confi- dence in Jacksonville’s future . Thank you for your leadership, stewardship, and contin- ued trust. I am proud to present this report for the public record and for the benefit of the people we serve.
TEAM WORKS
TRANSIT WORKS
MOBILITY WORKS
CUSTOMER WORKS
REGIONAL WORKS INNOVATION WORKS COMMUNITY WORKS
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