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Unveiling JTA's Staggering $147 Million Federal Grant – What's Their Strategy? with Nat Ford

April 08, 2024 Mike Miller, Mike Tolbert, Mike Hightower Episode 38
Unveiling JTA's Staggering $147 Million Federal Grant – What's Their Strategy? with Nat Ford
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Unveiling JTA's Staggering $147 Million Federal Grant – What's Their Strategy? with Nat Ford
Apr 08, 2024 Episode 38
Mike Miller, Mike Tolbert, Mike Hightower

Today we uncover the challenges and benefits behind securing a massive $147 million federal grant for Jacksonville's transformative Emerald Trail project.

Learn about the strategic planning and advocacy that led JTA to success in the competitive grant world, amassing around $200 million over the past decade.

We'll dive into how JTA is navigating the integration of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles into existing infrastructure while meeting federal investment criteria.

Hear about the significant role that bipartisan support has played in the progress of infrastructure projects and how JTA's travel and advocacy efforts have yielded substantial investments for the region. 

We also the public perception issues and critiques faced by JTA, shining a light on their comprehensive strategies and the remarkable work of their board of directors.

Lastly, get a glimpse into the future with a pilot project at FSCJ that's setting the stage for groundbreaking self-driving technology and workforce development.

Enjoy!

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Show Notes

Today we uncover the challenges and benefits behind securing a massive $147 million federal grant for Jacksonville's transformative Emerald Trail project.

Learn about the strategic planning and advocacy that led JTA to success in the competitive grant world, amassing around $200 million over the past decade.

We'll dive into how JTA is navigating the integration of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles into existing infrastructure while meeting federal investment criteria.

Hear about the significant role that bipartisan support has played in the progress of infrastructure projects and how JTA's travel and advocacy efforts have yielded substantial investments for the region. 

We also the public perception issues and critiques faced by JTA, shining a light on their comprehensive strategies and the remarkable work of their board of directors.

Lastly, get a glimpse into the future with a pilot project at FSCJ that's setting the stage for groundbreaking self-driving technology and workforce development.

Enjoy!

Tune in to the show on your favorite Podcasting platform and on MikesOnMic.com

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-on-mic/id1697258731

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/1osbkLvqreSJPXmfaubY1M?si=yVwAAnw1TmSSzZnZ3vM8sA

Connect with us on Social:

Youtube Channel: http://youtube.com/@mikesonmic

Facebook Page link: http://facebook.com/mikesonmic

Enjoy!