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#91

Dining / Re: Best (or any) rotisserie c...

Last post by Ken_FSU - March 27, 2026, 12:56:56 PM

Just quickly appreciating the resurrection of a random 17-year old rotisserie chicken thread.

#92

Downtown / Re: Rebuilding RISE Doro

Last post by Nmhatt - March 27, 2026, 11:31:00 AM

I knew about it as part of the original plan, but I think it's time to make it happen—especially with the discussion around revamping the APMs and expanding capacity. I'm not even asking for some of the other ideas you mentioned, like an extension to Five Points, but the "Gator Bowl" extension seems like an easy win, along with Brooklyn. One of the main complaints about the Skyway is that it doesn't go anywhere useful, and extending it down near the stadium would connect a lot of existing (DORO) and future assets.

Before someone says it, I know this is already the route that the NAVI runs, but if we're going to have an elevated guideway, it should at least go somewhere meaningful.

#93

Downtown / Re: Rebuilding RISE Doro

Last post by Charles Hunter - March 27, 2026, 10:47:09 AM

Since the topic of the Skyway has been popping up in other threads lately, I'll bring this up. Would a Bay Street extension of the Skyway toward the stadium potentially help with this? A lot of this is speculative right now, but you could connect everything from the sports venues, Four Seasons, MOSH 2.0, the Hard Rock Hotel, the convention center, Shipyards West, "The Elbow," and whatever they end up building on the old courthouse lot. All of that could be connected with a straight shot down Bay Street.

Personally, I think this would help the new development sites become more of a TOD-type situation if the Skyway extensions were already in place before construction begins.

In the long run, I think this would help DORO and the other Sports District assets feel more connected to the rest of downtown and not so isolated, as they are now.

Yes, if the powers that be found the money and will. A "Gator Bowl" extension was part of the original plan. That little stubby piece along Bay Street at Hogan was put there just for a Gator Bowl extension. Other proposed extensions were north to the UF Hospital, south to San Marco shopping area, and southwest at least to Five Points. Ahhh, what could have been.

#94

Science and Technology / Re: Wordle?

Last post by Charles Hunter - March 27, 2026, 09:17:53 AM

A rough day

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#95

Transportation, Mass Transit & Infrastructure / Re: JTA meetings on the future...

Last post by Jax_Developer - March 27, 2026, 08:53:48 AM

The existing Bus system is crap & that only further supports integration of other solutions.

Good points Jax D.  Only thing I take some issue with is the last sentence.  Bus system is crap because JTA is crap.  I have ridden buses or trolleys in other cities and they provided excellent and reliable service.  JTA is focused on the fantasy U2C and Skyway at the expense of the bus system, in my opinion. 

Fox 30/47 did an expose awhile back on how poorly JTA's bus metrics are compared to national averages proving JTA is the problem, not buses.  Buses, properly operated, are flexible in use and service, cost effective, quickly adaptable and expandable to changing demands and carry decent numbers of passengers.  Nothing else compares. 

As I have noted before, JTA has given MASS transit in this City a giant black eye between poor bus operations, the Skyway and, now, U2C.

I fully agree. Just pointing out the current situation.

#96

Downtown / Re: Rebuilding RISE Doro

Last post by Steve - March 27, 2026, 08:31:14 AM

What Khan is building out is like Gateway, a "community" within the City.  These are self contained bubbles with no connections to the greater core or surrounding areas.  And, without connecting walkable pathways or viable mass transit, there will be even more separation.

As Ennis notes, no master plan to tie all this together.  Synergies will be lost and everything in-between will continue to twist in the wind.

I think it's apples to oranges to compare it to Gateway. Yes, Gateway is trying to build a self-sustaining area given it's mixed use, but the difference is the next developable block after Gateway is across the street. With the Four Seasons, it's down yonder and not walkable.

#97

Downtown / Re: Rebuilding RISE Doro

Last post by Nmhatt - March 27, 2026, 07:40:36 AM

Since the topic of the Skyway has been popping up in other threads lately, I'll bring this up. Would a Bay Street extension of the Skyway toward the stadium potentially help with this? A lot of this is speculative right now, but you could connect everything from the sports venues, Four Seasons, MOSH 2.0, the Hard Rock Hotel, the convention center, Shipyards West, "The Elbow," and whatever they end up building on the old courthouse lot. All of that could be connected with a straight shot down Bay Street.

Personally, I think this would help the new development sites become more of a TOD-type situation if the Skyway extensions were already in place before construction begins.

In the long run, I think this would help DORO and the other Sports District assets feel more connected to the rest of downtown and not so isolated, as they are now.

[Budget woes force 31 layoffs at Jacksonville Transportation Authority]

#98

Transportation, Mass Transit & Infrastructure / Re: JTA meetings on the future...

Last post by jaxlongtimer - March 27, 2026, 12:11:05 AM

How much of JTA's budget woes relate to the Skyway and U2C/NAVI operating losses?  Could possibly balance the budget right there  !

Budget woes force 31 layoffs at Jacksonville Transportation Authority

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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority laid off 31 administrative employees due to budget corrections.

Senior leadership, including the CEO, took a 15% salary cut to help balance the budget.

The budget issues stem primarily from an $11 million shortfall in projected sales tax revenue.

Transit services for riders, including buses and the St. Johns River Ferry, will not be reduced.

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2026/03/26/jacksonville-transportation-authority-lays-off-31-employees/89340713007/?tbref=hp

#99

Science and Technology / Re: Wordle?

Last post by jaxlongtimer - March 26, 2026, 11:07:44 PM

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#100

Downtown / Re: Rebuilding RISE Doro

Last post by jaxlongtimer - March 26, 2026, 10:12:56 PM

What Khan is building out is like Gateway, a "community" within the City.  These are self contained bubbles with no connections to the greater core or surrounding areas.  And, without connecting walkable pathways or viable mass transit, there will be even more separation.

As Ennis notes, no master plan to tie all this together.  Synergies will be lost and everything in-between will continue to twist in the wind.