If you have been to one of our STEM and Health Expo events recently, you are already familiar with JTA’s autonomous vehicles, and possibly have been inside one!
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) announced the launch of autonomous vehicles (AV) on FSCJ’s downtown campus, becoming the first college campus in the state of Florida to receive autonomous shuttles for students and visitors.
“Our partnership with FSCJ and our industry partners Beep and Oxa, goes beyond merely deploying autonomous vehicles on campus – it marks a significant stride towards enhancing mobility in Jacksonville, making it more efficient and safer,” said JTA CEO Nat Ford. “This initiative is a testament to years of hard work and collaboration between the private and public sector, including the U.S. Department of Transportation. We are eager for the FSCJ campus and the wider Jacksonville community to experience these these AVs firsthand to see the benefits these vehicles bring as we prepare for the launch of Phase 1 of the U2C program, the Bay Street Innovation Corridor, in 2025.”
The U2C program will ultimately provide mobility for all by extending access to goods, services, entertainment, and jobs in this critical urban hub along Jacksonville’s riverfront.
The first phase of the U2C program will implement a full-scale autonomous shuttle network with connected technology down Bay Street with a 10-mile transportation network connecting key downtown Jacksonville corridors.
Congratulations to our Universe Sponsors, JTA and our partner in education, FSCJ, for this monumental advancement in transportation.
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