The secret is out: Jacksonvillians want rail!

[Ocklawaha]

Between 8 and 14 miles, depending on which "extras" we added to the core loop. The core COULD BE built as one way for starters then go to double track as the streetscape changes downtown. In fact, with change of parking, we could also go with single track with passing sidings and safety island (stations) throughout with the creation of a center median on the loop or extensions. In other words lots of ways to economize.

I would suggest the whole thing come from BJP funds to FAST TRACK the system. Then go after FTA-JTA-GRANTS for future extras. As for operations check out the possible use of a special transit tax or development tax district in the areas where land owners will experience 100's of % increase in values. That would take care of O&M in case the FTA or CITY wasn't otherwise available.

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Ocklawaha

[thelakelander]

Great blog site you have there.

[fsujax]

I like the site.

[Coolyfett]

Sorry for the distraction from the above, but the other "MUSTS" for the Skyway to move ahead are:

Get it up and OVER I-95 past the hotel, and OVER the FEC in San Marco to terminate at Atlantic and the FEC where a multi-modal station could be built. As the I-95 Southbank interchanges get ready to undergo yet another-another-another complete rebuilding, ADD A RAMP TO AND FROM ATLANTIC and build the damned parking garage somewhere next to the multi-modal station. This way commuters from Beach-Atlantic-I-95 could just exit and park-n-ride. 

Ocklawaha

What Hotel?? And isn't the Jax Transportation Center a Multi-Modul station?? Would Jax build 2 of those building/systems? Excuse me Ock i'm a lil confused. Is there a difference between a Multi-Modul station and a Transportation center?