Skyway Modernization and Expansion Presentation to JTA

[ProjectMaximus]

☝I am a fan! Before anyone begins the naysaying, I will quickly inject that you have been offering some creative and thoughtful ideas Ken!

[edjax]

^^ Didn't Michael Balanky float the idea of an aerial River crossing a few years back after he developed the hotels at the Kings Ave parking garage??

[Keith-N-Jax]

Nice Idea Ken now get it done :0)

[Keith-N-Jax]

Somebody get this idea to COJ/JTA

[RattlerGator]

In my opinion, a great combination of utility, exclusivity, appeal, cost-savings, and leveraging of our natural resources.

Agreed. Fantastic suggestion, Ken.

[thelakelander]

^^ Didn't Michael Balanky float the idea of an aerial River crossing a few years back after he developed the hotels at the Kings Ave parking garage??

Yes. It's crazy that 10 years have passed already:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=330556

http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2007/03/19/story2.html?b=1174276800%5e1431855

In addition, they were looked at as a part of the Skyway technology study and eventually eliminated from further consideration:

http://assets.jtafla.com/Documents/General/Skyway/3_draft_technology_overview_report_111014/1006/3_draft_technology_overview_report_111014.pdf

[Keith-N-Jax]

Actually its not crazy 10 to 20 years is right on schedule for Jax

[TimmyB]

Actually its not crazy 10 to 20 years is right on schedule for Jax

Another quote where we need a "LIKE" button!   

[KenFSU]

Thanks guys. Seems it's my new gimmick. Suggesting ideas that JTA has already dismissed

Thanks for the link, Ennis!

[RattlerGator]

Ken, it could be previously dismissed ideas will get another review. Many things will change on January 20, 2017.

[thelakelander]

What takes place in Jan that's going to change JTA's position on autonomous vehicles?

[Keith-N-Jax]

Nothing, they have a meeting with public input right? If so some one needs to pass this onto them, another pedestrian bridge is a waste of money IMO.

[SightseerLounge]

I'll believe this when I see the automated mini buses rolling down the street. This is just rehashing the same plans that were there for decades. They are overcomplicatinjust builtg this whole process! 30 years later, Jacksonville will still be behind everyone else. There has been some change, but it is slow and painful! Just get some more buses and shelters, and that would do wonders! Then, they could get some more money to build some real transit.

There is a place for the smart buses, but The JTA just went from one extreme to the next! Houston, Atlanta, Kansas City, D. C. ... They all built streetcars! Norfolk, VA has their light rail. Orlando has the SunRail The JTA refuses to build anything rail. Since they want to keep the Skyway for now, have a Disney Style monorail.

It's quiet, and it'll have rubber tires! Make the thing go at least 50 mph to be competitive t
with auto! That would make an impression!

[RattlerGator]

What takes place in Jan that's going to change JTA's position on autonomous vehicles?

We shall see, Ennis. It could be you'll figure it out the same time they do. Or maybe not. Until then, optimism costs nothing and prudential optimism is what this moment in time calls for.

[thelakelander]

Whatever floats your boat :-)