Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s Post

Congratulations to our May 2024 Employees of the Month! These exceptional individuals were recognized at our June Board Meeting for their outstanding contributions to our Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative divisions. Bus Operator Dennis Collins, 1st Shift Hostler & Lead Hostler Trainer, Tommie Kelly, and Multimedia Specialist Cory Gaynor represent our standard of excellence and demonstrate our commitment to customer satisfaction, safety, and leadership. They are the backbone of the JTA, and we truly value their efforts. Well done! #employeeappreciation #teamworks #movingforward

Most recently recognized with the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) 2023 Tier 1 Gold Award for Safety & the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 2023 Gold Standard Award, safety is a core value at the JTA. With this in mind, we share a new Safety Message monthly across the agency at all our meetings and events. The Safety Message for July is 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭. 

“The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is proud to support the ongoing revitalization of the historic community of LaVilla” said JTA CEO Nat Ford. “Projects like the JRTC, the LaVilla Link of the Emerald Trail, and now the completion of LIFT EV’RY VOICE AND SING Park, symbolize our shared pride and belief in this community.”

Earlier this morning, 150+ attendees joined us at the Florida State College at Jacksonville Advanced Technology Center in downtown Jacksonville, where the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), City of Jacksonville (COJ), and Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJAX), in partnership with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), hosted an Industry Roundtable for the Emerald Trail project. This project, made possible by a $147 million Reconnecting Communities grant, will fund the design and construction of fifteen miles of the 30-mile trail and linear park system, connecting fourteen neighborhoods and downtown Jacksonville. Today's gathering offered the region's best & brightest a chance to: • Hear firsthand from the JTA, COJ, GWJAX, and ACEC about this landmark project. • Engage in meaningful discussions about how we can achieve accelerated project delivery. • Provide us with valuable insights and feedback to shape the future of Jacksonville’s Urban Core. These conversations and shared knowledge will allow us to look ahead to the future of Jacksonville, as we unveil the plans for the remaining segments of the Emerald Trail. This project, made possible by a $147 million Reconnecting Communities grant, will fund the design and construction of fifteen miles of the 30-mile trail and linear park system, connecting fourteen neighborhoods and downtown Jacksonville. Our goal is ambitious: to deliver all five segments by September 2031, and the JTA will continue to depend on and lean into the presence, perspective, and expertise of our partners and the community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed their time and insights. For more information on the Emerald Trail: https://lnkd.in/eyncFC7b   #JAX #EmeraldTrail #PublicWorks 

Once again, the focus on AV Technology & Mobility was centered in Florida, as the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) hosted the 2024 National Autonomous Vehicle Day event. Global experts gathered at our Test & Learn Facility to engage with automotive visionaries, showcase new advancements, and share their expertise that will shape the future of mobility. The event was well attended with approximately 150 guests and featured an update on Phase 1 of the JTA's groundbreaking Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) program, the Bay Street Innovation Corridor (BSIC). Leading industry experts participated in panel discussions on best practices for safety, sustainability, and efficiency, in addition to multiple AV demonstrations. Here is just a quick video recap of NAV Day 2024. Learn more about JTA’s AV program and the future of mobility in Northeast Florida at https://u2c.jtafla.com #Jax #autonomousvehicles Our appreciation goes out to everyone who worked in support to ensure another great event. Thank you to all our partners and sponsors for this year’s #AutonomousVehicleDay celebration! Guident Corp Beep, Inc. Oxa

Thank you to all our sponsors for this year’s Autonomous Vehicle Day celebration! We are grateful for the support of so many leading organizations this week as JTA continues to lead the way in autonomous vehicle deployment. Want to know more about Friday’s event? Visit https://lnkd.in/eMHdxXqn! #JTA #Jax #AutonomousVehicles

Headed to this week’s Autonomous Vehicle Day? Remember to check out this year’s AV demonstrations! These demonstrators will take attendees through the technology that will power autonomous vehicles across the country. Learn more about this year’s demonstrators at https://lnkd.in/eMHdxXqn. #JTA #Jax #AutonomousVehicles  

Congratulations to our newest bus operators! Earlier this week, 22 of our trainees completed their rigorous training courses and are now ready to hit the road serving the Jacksonville community on our fixed-route and First Coast Flyer buses. We are proud of all of them and look forward to having them on our team as we move Northeast Florida forward! Want to learn more about becoming a bus operator? Visit us at https://lnkd.in/dJmxkSTk to get started! #JTA #Jax #Careers #Graduation