Skyway Modernization and Expansion Presentation to JTA

[thelakelander]

The latest JRTC/JAXIS design:

[BenderRodriguez]

Was at the meeting last night. Seems the rooftop garden has completely disappeared and I heard from one of the architect reps that the building's façade may change as well. But, we'll see. Still a beautiful design to say the least. Also, as far as the two JTA surface parking lots are concerned, I really think the good people of Jacksonville florida should embrace the idea of parking garages. Particularly integrated parking garages. They will go a long way in helping mediate traffic, help with the look and feel of the area, and change the mindset that our cars have to be within 50ft of us at all times. Pedestrian traffic is something that's desperately needed if businesses are going to ever consider moving there. If JTA is using phrases like "revitalizing the LaVilla area" they should act like it.

[KenFSU]

Public forum to discuss JTA's Skyway Modernization plan tomorrow night at 5:00 and 6:00 PM at the Main Library:

http://jacksonville.com/news/2017-01-16/jta-skyway-express-update-meeting-set-tuesday

[Keith-N-Jax]

Please tell them to do away with the golf carts

[JaGoaT]

Need a railway that follows JTB from Phillips highway all the way to the beaches then one day connect that to downtown

[remc86007]

Need a railway that follows JTB from Phillips highway all the way to the beaches then one day connect that to downtown

Town center to beaches would be a good start.

[Gunnar]

How about airport - downtown transport center - beaches ?

[thelakelander]

The beach is roughly 20 miles from downtown. The airport is roughly 15. Most of the recent starter rail lines built in this country over the last decade (ex. Houston, Charlotte, Norfolk, etc.) have been under 10 miles in length.  A starter anything in Jax is essentially what JTA is proposing, in terms of extending the Skyway to connect with urban core neighborhoods like Riverside, San Marco and Springfield.

[Gunnar]

The beach is roughly 20 miles from downtown. The airport is roughly 15. Most of the recent starter rail lines built in this country over the last decade (ex. Houston, Charlotte, Norfolk, etc.) have been under 10 miles in length.  A starter anything in Jax is essentially what JTA is proposing, in terms of extending the Skyway to connect with urban core neighborhoods like Riverside, San Marco and Springfield.

One can still dream 

[Kerry]

Well be able to take a train to Fernandina Beach before we can take a train to Jax Beach.