Nat Ford Steps Down After 13 Years | Jacksonville News

After 13 transformative years, Nat Ford is stepping down as CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority — but not before ensuring a seamless transition by staying until January 27, 2027. Under his leadership, the JTA became the first transit agency in the U.S. to deploy autonomous shuttles via its NAVI program, expanded bus routes, built a new downtown hub, and took over the St. Johns River Ferry — earning national acclaim and even White House recognition. Now, facing budget pressures from declining sales tax revenue and questions about the future of the Skyway and NAVI’s low-ridership service, the JTA board will begin CEO searches on July 29. Ford, hailed as a transit innovator and economic catalyst, has yet to reveal his next chapter. 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/898bdab5fdad2b49