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Community => Transportation, Mass Transit & Infrastructure => Topic started by: thelakelander on January 30, 2014, 05:58:15 PM

Title: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: thelakelander on January 30, 2014, 05:58:15 PM
The first Skyway car with an ad wrap was put into service today. Here are a few bad pictures from my cell phone.

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/Transit/Skyway-Ad-Wrap/i-2MxRmfz/0/M/IMG_20140130_123725-M.jpg)

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/Transit/Skyway-Ad-Wrap/i-RfCW6TF/0/M/IMG_20140130_123730-M.jpg)
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: blizz01 on January 30, 2014, 09:17:10 PM
Love it!
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: jcjohnpaint on January 30, 2014, 09:17:18 PM
Glad to see they are doing this
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: blizz01 on January 30, 2014, 09:18:17 PM
I trust (HOPE) that they can be somewhat selective in content...
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: JeffreyS on January 30, 2014, 09:21:30 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: thelakelander on January 31, 2014, 09:11:09 AM
Here's a better shot:

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/Transit/Skyway-Ad-Wrap/i-hLXk324/0/M/JTA%20Skyway-M.jpg)

The One Spark ad wrap looks better than the typical Skyway car color scheme, IMO.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: Flash60 on January 31, 2014, 09:21:48 AM
Very nice. 
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: IrvAdams on January 31, 2014, 09:28:41 AM
^100%
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: fieldafm on January 31, 2014, 09:36:06 AM
After One Spark, will they actually be soliciting a way for bona fide advertisers to wrap Skyway cars?

The One Spark thing is more of a sponsor trade arrangement.

BTW, the design looks nice.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: jcjohnpaint on January 31, 2014, 10:01:33 AM
At least the cars don't look like they are from the 70s anymore
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: copperfiend on January 31, 2014, 10:14:51 AM
Quote from: jcjohnpaint on January 30, 2014, 09:17:18 PM
Glad to see they are doing this

It was such a joke they passed on wrapping these cars during the Super Bowl.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: Tacachale on January 31, 2014, 10:27:50 AM
The One Spark design is nice. I'm ambivalent about the wraps in general, though. They always seem to be advertising some awful thing. Not sure it's worth whatever extra revenue they get to see some personal injury attorney or for-profit college logo soaring over the streets of downtown.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: tufsu1 on January 31, 2014, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: jcjohnpaint on January 31, 2014, 10:01:33 AM
At least the cars don't look like they are from the 70s anymore

if you want to see dated cars, take a look at Miami's Metromover system.  That said, function is what matters, and in that Miami does very well.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: duvaldude08 on January 31, 2014, 12:17:47 PM
Would have been nice if they were doing that during superbowl weekend. They would have really raked in the dough. Good to see they are finally doing this. Definately spices things up
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: Ocklawaha on January 31, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
The sleeping giant has stirred but lets not expect victory.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: BridgeTroll on January 31, 2014, 12:35:16 PM
Quote from: Tacachale on January 31, 2014, 10:27:50 AM
The One Spark design is nice. I'm ambivalent about the wraps in general, though. They always seem to be advertising some awful thing. Not sure it's worth whatever extra revenue they get to see some personal injury attorney or for-profit college logo soaring over the streets of downtown.

Immediately following One Spark...

(http://jacksonville.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/met_EddieFarah103009_0.jpg)
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: Tacachale on January 31, 2014, 12:47:42 PM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on January 31, 2014, 12:35:16 PM
Quote from: Tacachale on January 31, 2014, 10:27:50 AM
The One Spark design is nice. I'm ambivalent about the wraps in general, though. They always seem to be advertising some awful thing. Not sure it's worth whatever extra revenue they get to see some personal injury attorney or for-profit college logo soaring over the streets of downtown.

Immediately following One Spark...

(http://jacksonville.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/met_EddieFarah103009_0.jpg)

(http://nooooooooooooooo.com/vader.jpg)
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: ProjectMaximus on January 31, 2014, 12:57:35 PM
Yeah, I'm in agreement that it looks far better now than before! And while I do hope the designs continue to look awesome, I'd prefer an ugly ad over the non-revenue-generating ugly natural design.
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: fieldafm on January 31, 2014, 01:01:36 PM
I personally like the OneSpark wrap from a design standpoint.

I also like the Chevy ads on the People Mover in Detroit.  The Skyway would look GREAT with a Jaguars wrap... just saying!


(http://image.trucktrend.com/f/features/news/2013/163_news130109_2014_chevrolet_silverado_wrap/42745321/Chevy-Silverado-People-Mover-02.jpg)
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: thelakelander on January 31, 2014, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on January 31, 2014, 12:57:35 PM
Yeah, I'm in agreement that it looks far better now than before! And while I do hope the designs continue to look awesome, I'd prefer an ugly ad over the non-revenue-generating ugly natural design.
+1000
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: Noone on January 31, 2014, 04:04:36 PM
^+1 Was just Downtown and saw it and it kept my eye. There are fireworks and a boat parade just 5 hours out. Anyone going?
Title: Re: A new look for the Skyway
Post by: urbaknight on February 01, 2014, 11:26:28 AM
A boat parade?! tonight?! Awesome!

After One Spark I'd like to see Jack Daniles or Jim Beam place ads on the skyway. Make those cars look like whisky bottles. LOL