INSIDER
JTA wins $15.6 million federal grant to buy a second St. Johns River Ferry
Read full article: JTA wins $15.6 million federal grant to buy a second St. Johns River FerryThe U.S. Departments of Transportation has funded the purchase of a new diesel hybrid-electric ferry to supplement the Jacksonville Transit Authority’s existing St. Johns River Ferry service.
JTA announces new ‘first of its kind’ facility to produce self-driving electric shuttles in Jacksonville
Read full article: JTA announces new ‘first of its kind’ facility to produce self-driving electric shuttles in JacksonvilleJacksonville is taking another step toward becoming a major player in the world of self-driving cars. After months of code names, and massive tax break approvals, JTA is announcing the plan for a new facility to produce autonomous electric shuttles as a part of Project LINK.
JTA launches self-driving shuttle in Brooklyn neighborhood
Read full article: JTA launches self-driving shuttle in Brooklyn neighborhoodThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority is giving people a new way to grab a meal using an autonomous vehicle. It’s called the Brooklyn AV Circulator, and it’s a free service for anyone who wants to give it a try.
DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’
Read full article: DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’Dr. Christopher Bernier said the Duval County school district is about 60 drivers short of filling all of its current routes, and he wouldn’t mind having another 60 drivers as backup.
'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underway
Read full article: 'There are some challenges': New DCPS superintendent answers questions as school year gets underwayWe are hearing from Duval County’s top educator about his plans to address the challenges the district is facing.
Keeping your kids safe on the way to school: Clay County practices worst-case scenario with school bus
Read full article: Keeping your kids safe on the way to school: Clay County practices worst-case scenario with school busWith thousands of students getting ready for the school year, the transportation department in Clay County is working to make sure your kids are safe on the ride to school.
New bus stop-arm technology unveiled in Ponte Vedra to accurately detect violations, ensure student safety
Read full article: New bus stop-arm technology unveiled in Ponte Vedra to accurately detect violations, ensure student safetyA company in charge of school bus stop-arms rolled out a new piece of technology that accurately detects and deters violations to ensure the safety of students who ride the bus.
Durham School Services hosting hiring event Thursday, Friday for bus drivers and mechanics
Read full article: Durham School Services hosting hiring event Thursday, Friday for bus drivers and mechanicsSummer vacation is about to start, but one of the bus contractors for Duval County Public Schools is already working to make sure there will be enough drivers to get students to class in the fall.
WATCH LIVE: Transportation officials talk about President Biden’s ‘Investing in America’ agenda
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Transportation officials talk about President Biden’s ‘Investing in America’ agendaTransportation officials will hold a news conference Monday at 1:15 p.m. at the Department of Transportation headquarters about President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilarious
Read full article: Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilariousIf you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.
Would proposal to tax EV owners in Florida level the playing field?
Read full article: Would proposal to tax EV owners in Florida level the playing field?Some are questioning whether a proposal to tax electric vehicle owners is trying to address the infrastructure issue or if it is politically motivated.
Holiday travel season is here. How to make your trip less hectic
Read full article: Holiday travel season is here. How to make your trip less hecticAcross the country, the Transportation Security Administration expects Thursday to be one of the most hectic days for traveling as the official holiday travel period begins and lasts through Jan. 2.
Bus driver shortage causing widespread delays on last day before Duval County’s winter break
Read full article: Bus driver shortage causing widespread delays on last day before Duval County’s winter breakThe Duval County School Board is letting parents and guardians know to expect bus delays on Thursday, Dec. 21.
‘A space where ideas transform into reality’: Miller Electric opens new EV design center in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘A space where ideas transform into reality’: Miller Electric opens new EV design center in JacksonvilleIn an effort to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry, Miller Electric Company officially opened its new “Electric Vehicle Innovative Design Center” Friday morning in Jacksonville.
Frustrated father of Ribault Middle School student wants answers after he says bus didn’t show up twice this week
Read full article: Frustrated father of Ribault Middle School student wants answers after he says bus didn’t show up twice this weekA father of a Ribault Middle School student wants the bus driver shortage to be handled differently after his child’s bus did not show up twice this week and is being left with more questions than answers regarding this issue.
Widespread bus delays expected for Duval County schools Friday afternoon due to high number of driver absences
Read full article: Widespread bus delays expected for Duval County schools Friday afternoon due to high number of driver absencesDuval County Public Schools said it is expecting widespread afternoon delays on Friday due to an abnormally high number of driver absences.
‘We want to leave no child behind’: JTA reminds families of program offering free rides to, from school
Read full article: ‘We want to leave no child behind’: JTA reminds families of program offering free rides to, from schoolWith Duval County students heading back to school on Monday, JTA is reminding parents that its "My Ride 2 School" program is an option if they don't have access to regular school buses.
Southside company using artificial intelligence to make railways safer
Read full article: Southside company using artificial intelligence to make railways saferTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter Sunday to the CEO of Norfolk Southern, warning that the freight rail company must “demonstrate unequivocal support for the people” of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas after a fiery train derailment led to the release of chemicals and residents expressing concerns about their health.
Florida receiving millions to help improve roads, address deadly crashes
Read full article: Florida receiving millions to help improve roads, address deadly crashesTo help save lives and make our streets safer, the federal government is awarding communities across Florida about $67 million to plan for the future and work on infrastructure.
Gov. DeSantis announces plans to expedite 20 major road projects across Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces plans to expedite 20 major road projects across FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday morning his administration is moving forward with a proposal to expedite 20 major interstate and roadway projects across the state of Florida in the next four years.
Duval County’s most-traveled, ‘structurally deficient’ bridges slated for 2023 repairs
Read full article: Duval County’s most-traveled, ‘structurally deficient’ bridges slated for 2023 repairsProjects are underway to repair several northeast Florida bridges on which tens of thousands of drivers travel each day – that are considered “structurally deficient.”
JTA launches newly revamped mobile app Monday: What you need to know
Read full article: JTA launches newly revamped mobile app Monday: What you need to knowThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority wants to help you get around the city’s public transportation system more easily, and starting Monday, you can use the newly revamped MyJTA mobile app
Amtrak suspends Florida trains as concerns about rail worker strike grow
Read full article: Amtrak suspends Florida trains as concerns about rail worker strike growTrain companies around the country are bracing for a potential freight rail worker strike on Friday, and Amtrak is suspending long-distance train service in Florida because of it.
Bus driver shortages loom as students head back to school
Read full article: Bus driver shortages loom as students head back to schoolAs of last week, Duval County Public Schools said it needed as many as 50 new bus drivers. One of its contractors, Student Transportation of America, said it is still looking to hire around 100.
Glynn County warns parents about driver shortage before first day of school
Read full article: Glynn County warns parents about driver shortage before first day of schoolThe first day of school for students in Glynn County started Tuesday and before the first bus rolled off the lot, the district issued a warning that things might be a little hectic.
Wheels getting too hot? How to help your car handle summer heat
Read full article: Wheels getting too hot? How to help your car handle summer heatCars can overheat, and that can leave drivers with a big problem, but AAA and a local mechanic shared some advice on how drivers can protect their vehicles from the summer heat.
With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractive
Read full article: With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractiveThe nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.
St. Johns County hopes to steer some toward new careers as school bus drivers
Read full article: St. Johns County hopes to steer some toward new careers as school bus driversDozens of potential drivers were out on a test track Saturday on Gaines Road in St. Augustine, getting a hands-on experience of what it is like to drive a school bus.
DCPS launches website to communicate bus delays
Read full article: DCPS launches website to communicate bus delaysA new page outlining reported school bus delays was added to the Duval County Public Schools website on Wednesday following a litany of issues with the district’s transportation on its first day of classes.
What will the gas tax bill do for Jacksonville?
Read full article: What will the gas tax bill do for Jacksonville?Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford explains the future of transportation projects in our city now that the gas tax bill has been approved. He said we could start seeing improvements as early as this summer.
JTA adjusts routes in response to demand for service
Read full article: JTA adjusts routes in response to demand for serviceCustomers have been giving the agency feedback about which routes need more service as the city has begun reopening after the lockdown. Additional “plug” buses will continue to add frequency to routes as needed throughout the day as demand for ridership begins to grow, JTA said. As a precaution, all JTA employees are required to wear face coverings while on the job, at a JTA facility or construction site, or while driving a revenue vehicle. While not required, JTA strongly encourages customers to wear at least a cloth covering while on board. Social distancing, enhanced cleaning activities and other measures remain in place at the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla, and at all JTA transportation hubs.
JTA, FSCJ partner on education, autonomous vehicle testing
Read full article: JTA, FSCJ partner on education, autonomous vehicle testingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Florida State College at Jacksonville have agreed to expand JTAs autonomous vehicle program with testing and educational initiatives on FSCJ campuses. Through four initial phases, the U2C will leverage the existing Skyway infrastructure and expand that network through ground-level connections and convert those structures to support autonomous vehicles. The first phase, the Bay Street Innovation Corridor is fully funded. Our community is leading the way to the future of autonomous vehicles, said FSCJ President Dr. John Avendano. Through this MOU, JTA and FSCJ will develop an Agile Plan for on-campus use.