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DOWNTOWN MOBILITY
To help meet Goal 6 and facilitate safer and greater ease of movement Downtown, the plan includes an integrated strategy comprising:
• New bicycle and pedestrian walkways
• Restoration of two-way travel on selected one-way streets in City Center
• Preservation of one-way travel on streets leading directly to and from the bridges
• An on-water network of recreational boater docks, water taxi stops and marinas distributed along the riverfront to connect inland venues and destinations
Research has shown that street conversions and mobility enhancements not only improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, but also encourage residential growth and economic development in restaurants and retail. Those establishments benefit from foot and bike traffic, as well as increased visibility from slower vehicle traffic. The planned network of bike lanes, cycle tracks, multi-use paths and “sharrow” markings, along with expanded sidewalks, provides cyclists and pedestrians with prioritized facilities connecting all Downtown neighborhoods. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s existing First Coast Flyer Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and future Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) provide alternative modes of transportation and enhance urban connectivity for Downtown residents and visitors. Furthermore, current advancements in the mobility plan include the permanent adoption of the Downtown Dockless Mobility Program — better known as the e-scooter program — after a successful one-year pilot.