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JTA reports modest ridership growth in Clay County, flags low‑use routes for redesign
Summary
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority told the Clay County commission ridership on local flex and transportation‑disadvantaged services has grown modestly this fiscal year but two flex lines (Green and Magenta) show persistently low use; JTA said it will explore service model adjustments and short‑term route changes.
Carl Weckerman and JTA staff presented the quarterly update on April 22 describing local ridership, on‑time performance and near‑term adjustments. JTA reported year‑over‑year increases in ridership for fiscal year 2025 in the county’s local services (which include four flex lines and paratransit/transportation disadvantaged service), with March 2025 carrying roughly 3,000–4,000 local customers and about 4,000 customers system‑wide on flex and TD combined.
The Blue Line — serving Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Orange Park and NAS Mayport — has the highest ridership; Weckerman said it carries more passengers than the other flex lines combined. Red…
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