Florida's Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at River City Science Academy to celebrate the completion of the final MobilityWorks 1.0 project, roadway and transit enhancements along San Pablo Road from Beach Blvd. to Atlantic Blvd.
The San Pablo Road includes almost five miles of new sidewalk, nine new pedestrian crosswalks, 89 new streetlights, over 11,000 linear feet of new storm drainpipe and utility pipe installations, over 22,000 tons of asphalt, and 81 new trees.
“MobilityWorks is a shining example of what can be accomplished when we invest in our community’s infrastructure,” said Debbie Buckland, JTA board chair. “These improvements on San Pablo Road are more than just roadway enhancements — they are investments in safer neighborhoods, improved commutes, and better quality of life. I applaud the JTA team and our partners for delivering on this promise and paving the way for an even brighter future through MobilityWorks 2.0.”
Overview of MobilityWorks 1.0
The Project began in May 2022 and included reconstruction of the existing roadway from a two-lane to a three-land divided urban section from Beach Boulevard to Crystal Cove Drive and from Osprey Point Drive to Atlantic Boulevard.
JTA installed raised medians, utility improvements, a closed drainage system, bike lanes, sidewalks, and stormwater ponds.
The roadway was resurfaced with the addition of shoulders, left-turn and right turn lanes, and continuity of the sidewalks from Crystal Cove to Osprey Point Drive.
The project involved a complete overhaul of the stormwater collection and conveyance system on the corridor and realignment adding new turn lanes to reduce queuing and improve traffic flow.
The design for these improvement was based on addressing safety and drainage improvements for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
JTAMobilityWorks was designed to complete projects funded by the extension of the Local Option Gas Tax in 2014.
JTA has now completed all 13 roadway projects and mobility corridors initiated under MobilityWorks across Jacksonville.
More Improvements to Come
In March 2023, JTA launched Mobility Works 2.0, another series of 17 projects meant to enhance transportation and mobility through the city while investing $494 million in local option gas tax revenue back into the city’s infrastructure over a 30-year period.
