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As students in eight Northeast Florida counties head back to school on Monday, that means buses will be rolling out in the morning and afternoon again -- and it’s time for an important reminder for drivers.
With school starting in less than a week, Jacksonville-area roads and sidewalks are about to get busier as parents, teachers and students head back to the classroom. With more people driving, walking and biking near schools, safety is top of mind, especially for pedestrians. A 2026 national ranking by KURU Footwear placed Jacksonville 34th out of 35 major U.S. cities in pedestrian safety, using pedestrian fatality rates and walkability data. The report lists Jacksonville’s pedestrian fatality rate at 3.05 deaths per 100,000 people and a Walk Score of 26. In Duval County Public Schools, leaders say they’re trying to reach kids early — before they’re navigating traffic around campuses on their own.
A traffic study by the Florida Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations office concluded this year that speed limits on State Road 16 between I‑95 and Four Mile Road should be adjusted to create a more gradual progression and improve safety and driver expectations, FDOT said.
A survey found 93% of Americans plan to travel this year, but for some, this year’s getaway isn’t just about relaxing; it’s about coming home with more than just souvenirs.
Are you planning a summer road trip? With gas prices taking a bit out of travel budgets, you might be wondering if it’s cheaper to rent an electric vehicle. The experts at Consumer Reports can help you decide.
Between May 21 and May 25, more than 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend. That is the most since AAA started keeping count. But the difference in the number of people traveling this year compared to 2025 is less than 1%, which is the smallest increase in more than a decade.
With Memorial Day weekend approaching and more drivers expected on the road, Florida road rangers are warning motorists about the three most common reasons drivers end up stranded.
Two wildfires raging near the Clay-Putnam County lines that are expected to merge into one massive 3,000-acre blaze have effectively shut down all Amtrak traffic in and out of Florida.
Travelers at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) on Monday were feeling the combined impact of the partial government shutdown and winter storms up north.
