SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 20, 2025 - JTA advances future of mobility with major resolution approval
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved Resolution 2025-07, a key move that enables the JTA CEO to reserve state-of-the-art autonomous shuttles for the continued development of the Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) program.
Strategic investment in autonomous technology
A bold commitment to innovation and infrastructure
The approved resolution grants the JTA CEO the authority to negotiate and execute the purchase of 14 autonomous shuttles, specifically the HOLON Mover, for Phase 1 of the U2C program—known as the Bay Street Innovation Corridor. As the project expands, the resolution also permits negotiations for up to an additional 86 vehicles, aligning with Florida’s Automated Transit Vehicle Procurement initiative.
Boosting local economy through innovation
HOLON’s recent decision to establish its first large-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Jacksonville marks a major economic milestone. The facility is projected to generate over 800 jobs and inject nearly US$300 million into the local economy within four years.
Leadership voices support and vision
Shaping the future of Jacksonville mobility
“This is a major step forward for the Ultimate Urban Circulator program and for HOLON’s presence in Jacksonville,” said JTA CEO Nat Ford. “It is a testament to our commitment to reimagining mobility in a way that fuels economic growth and fosters innovation. We are not merely modernizing mobility solutions; we are shaping the future of urban life in Jacksonville.”
Positioning Jacksonville as a tech leader
Aundra Wallace, vice chair of the board of directors, echoed this sentiment: “This is a critical next step forward for an innovative project that puts our community on the map as a leader in autonomous vehicle technology and manufacturing.”
A decade-long vision coming to life
Transforming downtown transit and beyond
Launched in 2015, the U2C program is a visionary effort to modernize Jacksonville’s Skyway monorail system. It seeks to transform transit throughout Downtown Jacksonville and extend connectivity to neighborhoods including Springfield, Brooklyn, Riverside, and San Marco. This forward-thinking initiative is backed by federal, state, and local funding and has been shaped through years of stakeholder collaboration.
To learn more about the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and the U2C program, visit https://www.jtafla.com.