Policy Framework - Jacksonville Transportation Authority

City of Jacksonville
Policy Framework for Transit-Oriented Development
Summary
The quality of mobility and vitality in Jacksonville are closely linked to investments in transportation. The land
use policies designed in accordance with transportation investments serve to shape, and thereby encourage,
transit supportive development patterns. This has proven true for Jacksonville’s past and remains a viable and
achievable direction for the future. These policy framework and design guidelines are intended to help achieve
the transit and mobility goals set by JTA for the region. The future land use and mobility plans of the City
are supportive of transit supportive and transit oriented development. The proposed design guidelines are a
tool to realize these aims and potential. By encouraging a place-making approach to development, designing
walkable communities, and encouraging a dynamic and diverse mixture of uses in close proximity to transit,
the return on investment for Jacksonville could be multi fold. Approximately 15% of all land in Jacksonville
is within a half-mile of existing or proposed premium transit corridors. Under the proposed TOD place type
policy framework there is buildout capacity for Jacksonville to more than double in size with improved access
to transit, and increased transportation choices. These framework and design guidelines present a future that is
optimistic of the potential for increased transit ridership and reduced dependency on automobile travel while
encouraging a high quality and human-scaled built environment. Orienting future jobs and houses within
reach of transit, existing transportation networks and each other will reduce public and private sector spending
on extending infrastructure. It will also reduce household expenditures on transportation.
There is not a misconception that the future TOD policy scenario presented here will be auto-free, rather that
auto-dependency will be reduced simply by providing choices. People in this future TOD framework will have
quality, vibrant, enjoyable places to live, work and recreate, places allow for choice in transportation, reduce
dependency on foreign oil, and create economic opportunities throughout the region.
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