Jacksonville City Councilmember Rory Diamond wants to strip about $247 million from funding that was promised to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority for phases two and three of the Ultimate Urban Circulator project.
If council member succeeds in pulling funding, JTA ’s NAVI system downtown could face dead end: Jacksonville Daily Record Read full article: If council member succeeds in pulling funding, JTA ’s NAVI system downtown could face dead end: Jacksonville Daily Record Jacksonville city planning commission OKs zoning exception for $1.
57B JEA natural gas plant: Daily RecordFirst Coast Crime Stoppers says anonymous tip led to arrest in Texas of man accused of killing Jacksonville mother of 2 Read full article: First Coast Crime Stoppers says anonymous tip led to arrest in Texas of man accused of killing Jacksonville mother of 2The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s new Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation, or NAVI, began operating Monday along a 3.5-mile stretch of downtown known as the Bay Street Innovation Corridor.– Jacksonville City Councilmember Rory Diamond wants to strip about $247 million from funding that was promised to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority for phases two and three of the Ultimate Urban Circulator project., the change would potentially leave JTA scrambling for money to finish the project after fewer than 4 miles of development.The U2C launched in June with the $65 million Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation pilot, a 3.5-mile route mostly along Bay Street intended as the first leg of a broader autonomous shuttle network that would eventually adapt the Skyway and expand into surrounding neighborhoods. But Diamond argues that $247 million earmarked for the project would be better spent on traditional infrastructure like street repairs or on subsidizing rides from rideshare companies. JTA has pushed back, saying the funding is part of a bilateral interlocal agreement that the city cannot unilaterally revoke. Critics of the NAVI system point to weak early ridership numbers: NAVI carried about 6,400 riders from its launch in June through October—an average of 76 riders per day, well below JTA’s 280-per-day projection. But supporters, including JTA CEO Nat Ford and Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, say it’s too early to judge long-term prospects, pointing to pending downtown developments that should increase demand.A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union.19 weiner dogs get new homes at ACPS eventSkating returns to its roots as Planet Skate revives Northside tradition0:23Turkey Tradition: Melanie visits Copeland's on the Southside for tips on frying the perfect turkeyDowntown Jacksonville Investment Authority approves nearly $2 million for Mag's Cafe renovationJSO addresses social media rumors of serial killer in JacksonvilleHometown ESPN analyst gets greenlight to build 20K square foot fitness facility in St. Johns County‘I don’t think it’s right’: Cell tower appeal near St. Johns County cemetery raises concernsFamily identifies woman found dead under Blanding Boulevard bridgeMore than 120 children rescued in 'Operation Home for the Holidays'Christmas tree lighting at Nights of LightsDifference between a 30 and 50 year mortgage
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