{"id":239892,"date":"2026-04-21T03:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/239892\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T03:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:55:08","slug":"jta-seeking-more-public-input-on-skyway-u2c-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/239892\/","title":{"rendered":"JTA seeking more public input on Skyway, U2C plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The agency is hosting four meetings in May to provide updates on the U2C project<\/p>\n<p> (WJXT,  Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is hosting a second round of open house meetings as it moves into phase 2 of the Skyway Rehabilitation and Downtown Service Expansion Project, known as U2C.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The agency previously held <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/25\/jta-hosting-first-public-meeting-for-input-on-skyway-modernization-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/25\/jta-hosting-first-public-meeting-for-input-on-skyway-modernization-plan\/\">several meetings in February and March<\/a> to gather feedback on five proposed options for modernizing the downtown Skyway system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The options were displayed during a video presentation at the first meeting in February, range from incremental upgrades to more extensive changes intended to make the Skyway more rideable and efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Option 1:\u00a0Repair and retrofit existing cars<\/p>\n<p>Option 2:\u00a0Replace cars with new, modern trains<\/p>\n<p>Option 3:\u00a0Convert the skyway into a dedicated roadway for autonomous vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Option 4:\u00a0Demolish the skyway and put autonomous vehicles on the street<\/p>\n<p>Option 5:\u00a0Turn the skyway into a walkable trail<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Now, JTA is inviting the community to hear updates on the current status of the U2C project &#8211; including alternatives analysis and project recommendations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">It\u2019s hosting four meetings in May:<\/p>\n<p>May 11<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m.-1 p.m. &amp; 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>FSCJ Advanced Technology Center, 401 W State St<\/p>\n<p>May 12<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m.-1 p.m. &amp; 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Blvd<\/p>\n<p>May 13<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m.-1 p.m. &amp; 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Blvd<\/p>\n<p>May 14<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m.-1 p.m. &amp; 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Ashley Square, 650 N Newnan St<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">You can find more information on the U2C project on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jtafla.com\/project-initiatives\/u2c\/u2c-phase-ii-skyway-rehabilitation-and-downtown-expansion-project-development-and-environment-study-public-meetings\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRTtU5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPamVtNkJHd1p3eUh4VURwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuRorVdwCdFA3eJEFDQGHIdVqIqt63RMT1P0eSs-5i-cTnz5N4xbuur1qVHd_aem_MdL0sFzWWZFtmYg0i1JJ_g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.jtafla.com\/project-initiatives\/u2c\/u2c-phase-ii-skyway-rehabilitation-and-downtown-expansion-project-development-and-environment-study-public-meetings\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRTtU5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPamVtNkJHd1p3eUh4VURwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuRorVdwCdFA3eJEFDQGHIdVqIqt63RMT1P0eSs-5i-cTnz5N4xbuur1qVHd_aem_MdL0sFzWWZFtmYg0i1JJ_g\">JTA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorErin Seaton headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/5W7MP3JHT9H15Z53Q1DV7U3M5Z\/\" title=\"View Erin Seaton&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Erin Seaton<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Erin Seaton is the Nightside Executive Producer at News4Jax. 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