Normandy, New Studies + Drone Demo

NORTH FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION

First/Last Mile Pedestrian Safety Improvement Study: Normandy Blvd. (Duval)

This study’s goal is to improve pedestrian and bicyclist access to and from transit.

Planners studied eight bus stops along Normandy Boulevard (JTA Route 14) by identifying and prioritizing infrastructure needs—such as sidewalks, bike lanes, and crosswalks—to enhance safety, increase transit ridership and support safer first- and last-mile connections.

See highlights below and read the report.

Safety, Bike/Ped Access, Lighting, Noise, Traffic Calming and More!

The North Florida TPO begins a new fiscal year July 1 and with that comes new studies. We’re researching many ways to improve the quality of life across the region. Learn more about our new studies under “special projects” in the United Planning Work Program.

2025/2026 Planning Studies

• 5.10 New Kings Road (US 1) Corridor Safety Evaluation

• 5.11 Protected Bicycle Lanes Study

• 5.12 Roadway Capacity Study for CR 209 (Russell Road)

• 5.13 Countywide Street Lighting Study

• 5.14 Citrona Corridor Redesign

• 5.15 Atlantic Avenue at Fletcher Avenue (A1A) Intersection Study

• 5.16 Trail Inventory and Gap Study

• 5.17 First Street Bike/Ped Study

• 5.18 SMART St. Augustine Performance Measure Evaluation

• 5.19 E-Bike Pilot Study

• 5.20 JAXPORT Terminal Optimization Study

• 5.21 Shearwater and Silverleaf Traffic Noise Study

• 5.22 St. Augustine Beach Traffic Calming Program Update

• 5.23 Port of Fernandina Traffic Study

• 5.24 Best Foot Forward Pedestrian Safety Program

Smart North Florida Hosts Emergency Drone Demo

Smart North Florida and the North Florida TPO hosted an emergency drone delivery demo by Archer First Response for first responders across the region. This technology can save lives, time and money, providing first responders with a team member to deliver critical supplies in advance of their arrival. Watch the video below to learn more.