In 1989, Jacksonville opened an automated train above downtown; in 2026, its free 2.5-mile Skyway with 8 stations is set to stop running

Jacksonville’s Skyway, an innovative automated transit system, will cease operations due to a major budget deficit. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority intends to reduce staff and scale back services to manage expenses. Currently, the service is minimal, operating with just one train complemented by a bus. Future considerations could involve either restructuring the Skyway or transforming it into a pathway for pedestrians.