JTA’s Future After Ford’s Exit | Jacksonville News

After 14 years leading Jacksonville’s transit, CEO Nathaniel P. Ford is stepping down—leaving behind a legacy of bold moves and big setbacks. His self-driving shuttle project sparked buzz but failed to win riders, while budget cuts, aging infrastructure, and pandemic-era ridership woes pile pressure on the new leader. With the outdated Skyway needing urgent attention and regional growth on the horizon, the next CEO must choose: fix the basics, upgrade the old, or plan for the future—with smarter, more affordable solutions that rebuild trust and move people. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f1905ae24d5b341