Guest Series: Councilman Bill Gulliford
Metro Jacksonville consistently offers the opportunity for our readers to absorb the editorials, personal...
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The Charlotte Sprinter: Cost Effective BRT
Once again, a Jacksonville competitor finds a way to quickly implement major mass transit improvements...
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Norfolk Tide Exceeds Ridership Estimates
Metro Jacksonville takes a look at the South's newest light rail line that continues to exceed original...
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Policy and Successful Transit Development
In the early years of the 20th century, transit dominated travel in cities - and, by necessity, development...
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JTA Cutting Riverside Trolley Service
In the Summer of 2010, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority expanded the Riverside Trolley from...
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2030 Mobility Plan: The Cutting Edge of Planning
When it comes to city planning, Jacksonville is sometimes known more for it's missteps than what it does...
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San Diego Trolley 30 Years Later: Special Report
30 years have passed since San Diego opened its first 15.9 mile starter and Jacksonville ignored Metro...
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Mass Transit 30 Years Later: Special Report
Metro Jacksonville's Bob Mann (Oklawaha) warned JTA in 1981 that the Skyway would be a failure and that...
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How To Get A Streetcar System In Jacksonville
Milwaukee provides us with a step-by-step blueprint for implementing a streetcar line in less than five...
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Mayor Questions Validity of JTA's Transportation Center
Mayor Alvin Brown was wise to slow down the momentum on the proposed Jacksonville Regional Transportation...
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How To Design A Transportation Center
While we move forward with a spread out, $180 million intermodal transportation center, Raleigh has decided...
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Ten Affordable Fixes For Transportation In Jacksonville
When it comes to transportation infrastructure, there are a lot of noteworthy capital projects that our...
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Jacksonville Terminal As The Job Maker
To get a train rolling, you need the manpower to push it. Bringing Amtrak and passenger rail back to...
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Water Taxi Service Expands To Riverside
Connectivity between Riverside and Downtown has been enhanced with the expansion of water taxi service...
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Does Fixed Transit Really Spur Economic Development?
Does rail-based mass transit really stimulate growth in urban core neighborhoods outside of downtown?...
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