Let’s Get Back to the Basics at JTA

[marcuscnelson]

In related news, Skyway service ended early this morning after "unexpected operational circumstances."

https://www.jtafla.com/media-center/service-alerts/skyway-service-update-due-to-unexpected-operational-circumstances-the-skyway-service-has-concluded-early-today-october-30/

[Steve]

So they're selling 4 trains. As I understand it they had 10. There has to be more to this.

[blizz01]

Those look like old "parts" trains. Maybe MOSH should pick one up for one of their future exhibits....

[jaxlongtimer]

In related news, Skyway service ended early this morning after "unexpected operational circumstances."

https://www.jtafla.com/media-center/service-alerts/skyway-service-update-due-to-unexpected-operational-circumstances-the-skyway-service-has-concluded-early-today-october-30/

LOL, because all the personnel that run the Skyway and are being terminated used their last days on the payroll for vacation leaving no one to mind the store???  I don't see a restart of the current system anytime soon, if ever.

To Ennis's points, the question remains what is the future of the track infrastructure?

[jcjohnpaint]

[jcjohnpaint]

It takes an outsider to understand why the ridership was low. I stopped riding the skyway when they shut down service early for no reason leaving me stuck downtown when I parked at the Kings Avenue Station. This happened twice. The system was designed to fail.

[jaxlongtimer]

This video is great!  The narrator is entertaining, well informed and sticks to well researched facts with added commentary to keep the viewer interested.  Great promo for Jacksonville and Downtown, if not the Skyway. Thanks for posting!

[Ken_FSU]

This video is great!  The narrator is entertaining, well informed and sticks to well researched facts with added commentary to keep the viewer interested.  Great promo for Jacksonville and Downtown, if not the Skyway. Thanks for posting!

Agreed! It's always so fun to see Jacksonville through an outsider's eyes too. Love this guy. Look forwarding to watching more of his videos.

[jcjohnpaint]

There are a few more out there, but mostly to make fun of downtown Jacksonville. This guy did do research for sure.

[ReedDusdennis]

For anyone figuring out an alternative after the Skyway pause, JTA has added a practical bus summary to its Skyway page: Green and Red First Coast Flyer lines for Downtown, Blue for the Southbank, plus local Routes 1, 3 and 11 depending on the trip. It lists First Coast Flyer frequency as 20 minutes on weekdays and 30 on weekends. Regular bus fares, including fare capping, apply.

Official information: https://www.jtafla.com/transit-services/skyway/

One caution when checking route directories: this independent JTA directory still lists the Skyway, but its displayed schedule feed ends October 31: https://train-bus-schedule.org/us/fl/duval-county/jacksonville-transportation-authority/ . A route appearing there is not evidence that it is operating after the pause. For a Kings Avenue return trip in particular, I would check the actual bus boarding stop and last departure for that day instead of assuming the old Skyway connection is available.