Getting to know the Next Director of JTA

[dougskiles]

Jax can perhaps do TOD at Kings Ave station, but aside from that all other stations are already "downtown".  It needs to build a system or expand the skyway before it can start up the officially recognized TOD.  Otherwise I agree...higher quality developments that fit in with "complete streets" guidelines can still be built basically anywhere.

The other logical location is the Brooklyn.  The only real expense will be creating a station at the OEM spur (and maybe a small extension).  Although I am little unsure how this will be handled operationally.  We would end up with three spurs coming into one line.  Works fine northbound, and becomes a real hassle southbound.  I see people regularly confused by the Convention Center or San Marco split.  And once you realize the error, you have just committed yourself to a much longer journey.

As to the Ford question, I think he is coming into town at a great time.  I see public support for transit only getting stronger, particularly with the help of this forum and the many advocates we have around town talking it up at every opportunity.

[urbaknight]

I talk about it all the time. Let the FDOT handle the road construction; Let JTA focus exclusively on mass transit.