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Will the City of Jacksonville Ruin the S-Line Corridor?
A few years ago, over a million dollars was wasted by the city on the construction of the S-Line Greenway's first phase. Not properly coordinating with JTA or planning for the future of this rail corridor will result in taxpayers having to fund the demolition and complete rebuilding of this path when...
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Jacksonville Ranked 40th for Easy Commuting
Despite being much smaller than many cities with better commutes, Jacksonville scored poorly in the study done by the Texas Transportation Institute.
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First Coast Outer Beltway: Should it be Built?
The First Coast Outer Beltway is projected to cost $1.8 billion. It would run 45 miles from Interstate 95 through St. Johns, Clay and Duval Counties to connect with Interstate 10, via Cecil Commerce Parkway. Metro Jacksonville asks: Is it really needed?
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Affordable Streetcar: Vancouver's Olympic Line
Vancouver's 1.12 mile modern streetcar demonstration project proves that through creativity and opportunity, rail systems can be developed at a low cost, with a short implementation period, and still be considered attractive. Jacksonville should take note.
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Exploring JAXPORT
Established in 1963 and already one of the largest commercial cargo ports on the Atlantic Coast, JAXPORT seeks to become a major economic engine in North Florida by continuing to be a premier diversified port with connections to major trade lanes throughout the world.
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Jacksonville Excluded From Funded Transit List
Our peers continue to implement major transit based capital projects that are proven to stimulate economic development and sustainability. The Federal Transit Administration recently unveiled their list of capital projects recommended for major financing. Cities such as Orlando, Salt Lake City, Denver,...
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Why Jacksonville Should Immediately Invest In Rail
Here are 11 reasons why passenger rail should become a critical element of Jacksonville's immediate future.
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Florida High Speed Rail Officially Announced
Today, the Obama administration will award Florida $1.25 billion in stimulus funds to construct the nation's second high-speed rail system. The 90 mile, double tracked line will run in the median of I-4, connecting Tampa and Orlando.
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A Closer Look at the Transportation Center
Metro Jacksonville shares recently released graphics and architectural documents of the proposed Jacksonville Transportation Center.
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Sunrail bill passes: What it means for Jacksonville
A look at how the passing of the Sunrail bill (House Bill 1B) impacts the future of Jacksonville.
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