New $1 JTA Fares and Suburban Roadwork Impact Monday Commute

Commuter Alert: Major Transit Changes and New Roadwork Projects

Jacksonville commuters starting their work week on Monday, February 2, 2026, will notice several significant changes to the local transportation landscape. From a major reduction in public transit costs to new construction projects in growing suburban corridors, today marks the beginning of several initiatives aimed at improving long-term mobility across the First Coast.

JTA Launches $1 Fare Pilot and Free Autonomous Shuttles

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has officially launched a new six-month pilot program designed to increase ridership and provide economic relief to residents. Starting today, fixed-route bus fares have been reduced from $1.75 to just $1.00. Additionally, paratransit connection services have also seen a fare cut, dropping from $2.00 to $1.00. This program is part of a broader effort to evaluate the impact of lower transit costs on community mobility.

Commuters in the Downtown area have extra reason to celebrate this morning as the "Nav’i" autonomous shuttle program reaches a new milestone. As of today, the self-driving shuttles operating along Bay Street are now free to the public. These shuttles provide a critical east-west link in the urban core and serve as a precursor to the larger Ultimate Urban Circulator (U²C) project currently under development.

New Construction and Ongoing Roadwork

In Clay County, commuters should prepare for new traffic patterns as the East-West Parkway and County Road 220 Intersection Improvement project begins today, February 2. This project includes paving and striping work that is expected to cause intermittent lane closures. Drivers in the Fleming Island and Orange Park areas are encouraged to allow extra time or seek alternate routes through the end of the month.

On the major arteries, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues its extensive widening project on I-10 between I-295 and I-95. While the major overnight detours from the previous week have concluded, motorists should remain vigilant for shifting lanes and construction crews working in the median. Meanwhile, in Jacksonville Beach, the temporary closure of the 7th Avenue South street end remains in effect as part of the Downtown District Redevelopment project, with a current permit extending through late March.

Weather Advisory and Public Safety

Public transport users should be aware that the City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is winding down its Warming Center Contingency Plan this morning. Due to the extreme cold front and wind chills in the 20s over the weekend, JTA provided free transportation to the Legends Center warming shelter. These services conclude today as temperatures are forecast to rise. Commuters are advised to continue dressing in layers for the early morning hours, as vehicle performance and wait times can still be affected by the lingering cold.