Jacksonville Expressway Authority (JEA), is formed by the Florida State Legislature.
1956
Riverside Interchange section of the Jacksonville Expressway opens to traffic connecting the Fuller Warren Bridge to the Stockton exit.
1958
First automatic tolls are installed on the Fuller Warren Bridge.
1959
Southside link to the Jacksonville Expressway opens.
1960
Two expressway links open at one time Clark Road to U.S. 17 near Imeson Airport and Myrtle Avenue to U.S. 1.
1963
Construction of the Commodores Point Bridge (Isaiah David Hart Bridge) begins.
1966
JEA approves construction of Atlantic Boulevard.
1969
Isaiah D. Hart Bridge opens.
1970
The Jacksonville Area Planning Board and the Jacksonville Expressway Authority meet jointly four times per year to coordinate planning for the City’s highways and expressway system.
1971
Construction begins on Florida State Road 202 (J. Turner Butler “JTB” Boulevard).
The Jacksonville Expressway Authority becomes the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) by the Florida Legislature as it enters the bus business.
1974
JTA introduces the Park-n-Ride program opening the first lot at JTB and A1A served by an express flyer bus.
1976
Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) paratransit service begins.
1979
The final 7.3-mile stretch of J. Turner Butler Boulevard opens to traffic.
1984
JTA implements its first ever restructuring of the bus system with new routes, schedules, stops and signage.
1985
JTA receives more than $23 million from Urban Mass Transportation Administration to build the Automated Skyway Express.
1988
Tolls at the Mathews Bridge, Fuller Warren Bridge, Hart Bridge, Trout River Bridge and J. Turner Butler Boulevard are removed.
1989
Dames Point Bridge, officially named the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge, opens to the general public.
The Skyway starter line, spanning seven-tenths of a mile, begins operations.
1990
After years of debate, a route for the Wonderwood Expressway is finalized.
JTA implements a new Trolley service.
1994
The main transfer hub for JTA, FCCJ station, opens.
1995
JTA begins the Stadium Shuttle Service providing transportation service to and from Jaguars games.
1997
JTA implements the Bikes on Buses program.
1998
Skyway service operating between Hemming Plaza and FCCJ Skyway stations and across the Acosta Bridge to San Marco opens.
2002
JTA celebrates the opening of the Atlantic Boulevard/Mayport Flyover and intersection improvements.
2003
JTA adopts a three-year Strategic Plan that includes a revised mission statement and core values to guide how the agency conducts business.
2004
The Wonderwood Bridge opens to traffic.
2005
JTA celebrates 50 years of service to the community.
Provides more than 450,000 trips on Stadium Shuttle and Skyway services during the four-day Super Bowl event.
2006
Heckscher Drive is widened from a two-lane road to a four-lane divided highway.
JTA widens Argyle Forest Boulevard from two lanes to four.
2009
The first JTA Community Shuttle begins service in Arlington.
Beach Boulevard Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway opens to traffic.
2010
JTA introduces new JTB/I-95 ramps.
2011
JTA completes the Atlantic Kernan Interchange.
2012
JTA launches the STAR electronic payment fare collection system.
Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., becomes the new JTA CEO.
2013
Skyway reaches a one-million trip milestone.
JTA starts Bikes on Skyway pilot program.
JTA introduces hybrid electric buses into the fleet.
2014
JTA wraps its first Skyway train with artwork.
Skyway accommodates 90,177 trips during the One Spark crowd-funding festival.
Local option gas tax (LOGT) is extended to 2036 for the funding of transit and road projects.
JTA breaks ground on First Coast Flyer (FCF) bus rapid transit.
Blueprint for Transportation Excellence (BTE) is announced as JTA’s 20-year strategic plan.
JTA moves administrative headquarters to 121 W. Forsyth Street downtown.
2015
JTA issues $100.5 Million in series 2015 revenue bonds.
Groundbreaking on Compressed Natural Gas facilities.
Baldwin Park-n-Ride lot opens.
CEO received the White House Champions of Change Award.
Launch of the MyJTA mobile ticketing app.
Connexion relocates to the Myrtle Avenue campus.
Opens FCF-Green Line on the North Corridor.
Began Campus Master plan for Myrtle Avenue campus.
2016
JTA’s Compressed Natural Gas station opens on Myrtle Avenue campus.
Old St. Augustine Road roadway project opens to traffic.
JTA assumes ownership and operations of the St. Johns River Ferry.
JTA receives APTA’s 2016 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award.
Soutel Transit hub opens.
The JTA Stadium Shuttle rebrands to the Gameday Xpress.
Armsdale Park-n-Ride opens.
Opens FCF-Blue Line on the Southeast Corridor.
The JTA receives Florida Public Transportation Association System of the Year Award.
2017
Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center groundbreaking.
Broke ground on JTAMobilityWorks Collins Road project
Began construction on Phase I and Phase II of the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center.
Moved into the development phase of the Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) Program.
Completed Phase I and Phase II of the St. Johns River Ferry repairs and improvements, including new slip walls and fender systems.
In a partnership with the Cultural Council, public art was installed on the Skyway columns along Hogan and Bay Streets.
Launched Route 82 which provides direct shuttle service between the Armsdale Park-n-Ride and the Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse on Pecan Park Road.
Launched the Autonomous Vehicle Test and Learn track.
2018
Launch of JTA See & Say app.
Held the inaugural Partner-2-Partner (P2P) Sunshine Forum.
Unveiled the Gen 2 autonomous vehicle at test track.
Hosted APTA Fare Collections & Revenue Management Conference.
Ribbon cutting for the Intercity Bus Terminal (IBT)
Launched JTA University.
USDOT awarded $12.5 million BUILD grant for the Bay Street Innovation Corridor.
Completed Mandarin Walk sidewalk project.
Groundbreaking held for Kernan Boulevard JTAMobilityWorks project.
First Coast Flyer Red Line (East Corridor) begins service from Downtown to the Beaches.
Nassau Express Select begins service from Nassau County to Downtown Jacksonville.
Avenues Walk Park-n-Ride Center becomes operational.
ReadiRide on-call transportation begins service to five zones within Jacksonville.
JTA receives FPTA's Bus Safety Excellence Gold Bus Gold Safety Award.
Mr. Ford inducted into First Coast Business Hall of Fame.
JTA receives 2018 Community Partner Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
2019
Completed JTAMobilityWorks Girvin Road project.
Launched Clay Community Transportation Flex Route and TD service.
Dames Point Bridge celebrates 30-year anniversary.
Hosted FPTA Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo.
JTA wins top award of Urban Grand Champions at the Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo.
FTA awarded JTA $16.6 million for CFC BRT Orange Line project.
Skyway celebrates 30-year anniversary.
Mr. Ford receives the "Thought Leader" Award from the ENO Center for Transportation.
Hosted the APTA TBM-TBA Seminar.
Completed three projects as part of a Safe Routes to School: Brentwood Elementary, Livingston Elementary and Butler Middle schools.
2020
JTA hosts U2C Industry Forum.
Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla opens.
JTA launches the U2C Transit-Oriented Development Pilot.
JTA receives $11.9 million bus and bus facilities grant.
APA names Mr. Ford 2020 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.
JTA, Beep and Navya autonomous shuttle helps Mayo Clinic transport COVID-19 tests.
JTA, FSCJ execute agreement for AV testing, educational initiatives.
JTA opens the JRTC at LaVilla Produce Market.
Groundbreaking held for First Coast Flyer Orange Line (Southwest Corridor).
JTA receives FPTA Outstanding System of the Year Award.
2021
JTA updates on-site air purification system
JTA partners with Agape Family Health to launch "Wellness on Wheels" mobile vaccination clinic
U.S. Green Building Council certifies the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center as a LEED Gold facility
JTA begins Clay Community Transportation Green Line
Goodyear, Local Motors, Beep, & JTA partner to test airless tires on autonomous vehicles
JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. appointed Chair of Transportation Research Board Executive Committee
JTA partners with Corner Lot Living for Transit-Oriented Development
JTA and Duval County Public Schools partner to launch free rides through My Ride 2 School
JTA launches Ride to Health initiative; helps transport seniors and healthcare workers to vaccination sites for free.
Groundbreaking held for JTAMobilityWorks McDuff Avenue-5th Street project.
Groundbreaking held for JTAMobilityWorks Alta Drive project.
2022
JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. begins term as Chair of Transportation Research Board Executive Committee
JTA awarded $15.4 million U.S. Department of Transportation sustainability grant to support fleet improvement
JTA hosts Zero Emissions Forum for discussions on the future of zero-emissions transportation
New MyJTA mobile app launches on October 24, 2022
JTA completes MobilityWorks project on McDuff Avenue and 5th Street
2023
JTA hosts UITP North American Forum in downtown Jacksonville
JTA Board of Directors approves 10-year contract to expand paratransit & alternative service delivery
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