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Charlotte's LYNX light rail: Open for Business 2007
Charlotte's first light rail line officially opened on Novemeber 25, 2007. Transit officials estimate over 60,000 people waited up to two hours in line to ride during the first day. Will Jacksonvillians come out like this when BRT blesses our streets?
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JTA's BRT plan for Downtown
For those that did not take advantage of JTA's open house presentations a few months back, here is what they have proposed for Downtown Jacksonville's streets.
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Road or Rail: Which one is cheaper?
Jacksonville, you've been sold a bill of goods for too long. Right-of-way aside, which one is cheaper to construct... a single lane of road or a single line of rail?
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27 Years Later: Jacksonville Transit
JTA was warned in 1981 about the looming Skyway failure. Now, 27 years later, the same mistakes are being made on a grander scale. Jacksonville, welcome to 1981.
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Do you want a Streetcar System Downtown?
JTA wants to know if you would support a real streetcar system in Jacksonville. Here's your chance to let everyone know.
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Outrageous JTA Transit Sites Selected
JTA has revealed their selections for Bus Rapid Transit stations throughout Jacksonville. Is your property in the crosshairs?
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BRT being Built on Shaky Ground
For years, JTA and their consultants have told the general public that their BRT concept is cheaper than all forms of rail. Here's proof, from their own documents, that this is simply not true.
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Amtrak's Auto Train: A Daily Visitor
Few people realize that Jacksonville briefly hosts the longest passenger train in the world, twice a day, 365 days a year. The Auto Train is considered America's most unique passenger train operation for many reasons.
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