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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2015

METRO, PERC, MSBMA honor top fleets at BusCon 2015

Awards handed out during the Breakfast Awards Ceremony honor fleets around the U.S. and Canada for innovative initiatives, domestic propane autogas usage and ongoing support for the medium-sized vehicle industry.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2015

Jacksonville's Ford named one of Northeast Fla.'s Ultimate CEOs

This highly prestigious award is in recognition of Nathaniel P. Ford’s consistent high level of leadership, setting a standard amongst local executives and making a difference in the business community and community at large.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2015

APTA honors 2015 Bus Safety & Security Excellence winners

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority; Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority were among the agencies recognized during the Bus & Paratransit Conference held in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2015

Jacksonville, Fla. extends CEO's contract

Since Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. became CEO in 2012, the organization has solidified its reputation as a leader in the transportation industry. Under Ford’s leadership, the management structure was reorganized and JTA launched major initiatives to take public transportation to the next level.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2015

Man rear ends Fla. transit bus, dies

Police said nine passengers on the bus suffered minor injuries and were transported to hospitals.There were about 25 people on the bus when it was hit, police said. The bus driver was not hurt and administered CPR to the SUV driver until rescue personnel arrived.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2015

Jacksonville Transit route optimization a success

In March alone, ridership was up 10.1% in 2015 compared to March of 2014. Average weekday ridership was up 7% and even greater increases were seen on weekends. The average ridership on Saturdays increased by 10% and on Sundays by 15%.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2015

Jacksonville Transit, Clean Energy break ground on CNG station

Over the next five years, JTA will replace 100 diesel buses with CNG buses. Many of the buses will support JTA’s 55-mile First Coast Flyer bus rapid transit system.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 30, 2015

2015 BRT Survey: Routes Tap Technology to Improve Regional Mobility

Fifty-four percent plan to use hybrid-electric propulsion for their vehicles, while 36% plan on using CNG. One-third plan on tapping clean diesel for their fleet and only one operator plans to use trolleys.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2015

FTA awards Fla. BRT project $26M grant

The 9.4-mile Jacksonville Transportation Authority's North Corridor line is the second segment of a five-phased First Coast Flyer BRT system planned for the area. It will connect to the first BRT line in downtown Jacksonville now under construction and extend north to Interstate 295.

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ArticlesFebruary 24, 2015

How to Succeed in Implementing New Fare Technology

With a phased approach, agencies can make a smooth transition and also increase passenger convenience and flexibility, as well as boost ridership.

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