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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

Florida's JTA Signs Innovative Agreement to Develop Talent

The MOU outlines the structure of the six-month internships to be established, as well as the process by which the JTA staff and FSCJ professors will work together to develop and improve FSCJ’s curriculum in the mass transportation field.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2024

Jacksonville Approves Shortlist for Statewide Procurement of AVs

The move includes authorizing JTA leadership to negotiate and execute contracts with all three short

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Workers gather for the AIC topping out ceremony
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 25, 2024

JTA Achieves Major Construction Milestone at Autonomous Innovation Center

The final structural beam of the Autonomous Innovation Center in LaVilla, Florida was placed during a topping out ceremony recently.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2024

Holon to Establish AV Shuttle Manufacturing Facility in Jacksonville

The approximately 500,000-square-foot facility will be constructed in Jacksonville, with completion expected by Q1/2026.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2024

App to Help Jacksonville Blind and Low-Vision Transit Users Navigate System

Anyone using JTA services will be able to access the Aira app for free and connect with a highly-trained visual interpreter to get them to their destination with more independence and efficiency.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 29, 2024

Jacksonville, Balfour Beatty Break Ground on Autonomous Innovation Center

The AIC is an integral part of the upcoming Bay Street Innovation Corridor, Phase I of the Ultimate Urban Circulator program.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 4, 2024

Public Transit Conference To Host Evolution of AV Session

The informative session will be moderated by Scott Belcher, executive director for ACES Mobility Coalition and feature Coalition for Reimagined Mobility’s Allante Whitmore, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s Doug Jamison, and Beep’s Mark Klein.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 4, 2024

Inside Look: Beep, Jacksonville Expand AV Program

JTA and FSCJ are launching AVs on FSCJ's downtown campus, becoming the first college campus in the state of Florida to receive autonomous shuttles for students and visitors.

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Newsby Alex RomanNovember 6, 2023

Palm Tran Announces Passing of Clinton B. Forbes

A Miami native, Forbes solidified a reputation as a leader and innovator in public transportation for more than 30 years — eight of which were spent as executive director at Palm Tran.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 7, 2023

JTA Teams with FCSJ to Expand AV Testing on Campus

The announcement builds upon their collective efforts to spotlight the City of Jacksonville on the world stage of transforming mobility and accessibility, improving roadway safety, and positively impacting the environment.

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