Jacksonville, Fl \u2014 Transportation costs are going up for people with developmental differences in Jacksonville. <\/p>\n
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority voted Thursday to raise fares for Connexion Plus, the on-demand, door-to-door ride service for the disabled. <\/p>\n
Under the new rates, riders will pay $10.00 for the first 12 miles and $2.50 for each mile after that. <\/p>\n
While it\u2019s higher than the current rate, it\u2019s less than what JTA originally proposed. <\/p>\n
The original proposal was $10.00 for the first 8 miles and $3.50 per mile thereafter. <\/p>\n
JTA says the total cost of Connexion Plus was $2.8 million in Fiscal Year 2022. Last year, Connexion Plus cost $6.3 million, an increase of 124%. Costs are projected to top $8 million in 2026.<\/p>\n
Sally Hazelip, Head of School at North Florida School of Special Education, says the increase will be difficult for some, but is a compromise that took several community partners. <\/p>\n
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