Jacksonville Skyway
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The Jacksonville Skyway is a people mover system in Jacksonville, Florida, operated by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. The track is 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) long and connects the two halves of downtown Jacksonville, which are separated by the St. Johns River. Each train can have from 2 to 6 cars. The trains travel at up to 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour and cross the St. Johns via the Acosta Bridge.
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[edit] History
The idea of a "people mover" in Jacksonville dates back at least to a 1971 report for the Jacksonville Area Planning Board. Work began in 1984, and the first leg opened in 1989.[1] The second phase and third phases, including the river crossing, were completed by November 1, 2000.
[edit] Conflicts
The Skyway has been one of the biggest points of contention in Jacksonville. Many critics say it goes "from nowhere to nowhere".
According to figures from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, average weekday ridership in 2002 was 2,871, about 5% above the previous year's figure. The agency's goal is 5,000 average weekday riders by 2005.
It has also been argued that the Skyway was a scam to gain large amounts of money through taxes related to the projects and payments from the contractors, especially in light of the undisclosed millions spent to build only a few miles of track. [citation needed]
[edit] Station listing
All trains:
Convention Center trains:
- Jefferson
- Convention Center (at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, formerly called Terminal)
Kings Avenue trains:
Nonexistent stations used only for testing:
- Broad Street
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
| Currently operating urban people mover and monorail systems in the United States |
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| Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit | Detroit People Mover | Jacksonville Skyway | Miami Metromover | Las Colinas APT System | Las Vegas Monorail | Seattle Center Monorail |
