Rebuilding the Northside: Saving the S-Line

[Metro Jacksonville]

Rebuilding the Northside: Saving the S-Line

The S-Line was originally the Seaboard Coastline Railroad, later taken over by CSX, that snakes through the Northside from JTA's maintenance center near the Prime Osborn to just north of Gateway Mall, where it ties in with CSX's industrial line that cross the Trout River.  After it outlived it's usefulness, CSX abandoned the S-Line right-of-way and the city took over ownership.  For at least 10 years, city leaders envisioned converting it into a 12 foot wide rails to trails jogging path.  With that in mind, it was totally ignored by JTA and city leaders as a potential corridor for mass transit from downtown to the Northside.  

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[J]

This is a very persuasive report.  I hope JTA, the City Council and Mayor can overcome their BRT tunnel vision and make some common-sense decisions regarding the S Line.

[Steve]

Even if you wanted to stick with the hairbrained idea of BRT, this right of way could be used for it.  It's crazy to overlook