The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), together with
the Balfour Beatty Vision 2 Reality (V2R) team, including Beep,
Inc., today announces their groundbreaking launch of the Autonomous
Innovation Center (AIC) at LaVilla, a vibrant hub centered around
an advanced command-and-control center that will store, service,
monitor and maintain the city’s electric, autonomous mobility
system.
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The AIC is an integral part of the upcoming Bay Street
Innovation Corridor (BSIC), Phase I of the Ultimate Urban
Circulator (U2C) program—a comprehensive initiative to modernize
and expand transportation options in the Downtown Jacksonville area
and introduce autonomous vehicles (AVs) into JTA’s transportation
system. Establishing an innovative mobility network to connect a
rapidly developing downtown with neighborhoods on both sides of the
St. Johns River is a critical cornerstone to revitalizing the
area.
“The groundbreaking of the AIC is a culmination of hard work to
provide the City of Jacksonville with enhanced connectivity through
autonomous mobility at-scale,” said JTA CEO Nat Ford. “Throughout
this project, JTA has leveraged its partners’ experience and
expertise, and this groundbreaking is a visible symbol of our
collective, forward-thinking progress. Today, we are one step
closer in realizing our shared goal of providing a transportation
network that is sustainable, adaptable and places Jacksonville as a
city at the forefront of AV mobility.”
As lead of the V2R team, Balfour Beatty will build the two-story
AIC on an existing parking lot with a secure perimeter. The
facility’s top floor will feature the command-and-control center.
The first floor includes maintenance bays for vehicle service and
covered AV parking with charging stations. Balfour Beatty’s full
V2R team includes Superior Construction Company Southeast, Beep,
WGI, Inc., Urban SDK, Miller Electric, and Grayline to deliver the
AIC project.
“Balfour Beatty has assembled a team of experts and partners
with specialized capabilities to support JTA’s U2C program
components,” said Dave Campbell, Balfour Beatty operations director
in Florida. “With our expertise in design-build projects, Balfour
Beatty will lead the V2R team in successfully delivering the
state-of-the-art AIC which is the gateway to making this
transformative transportation solution a reality. We look forward
to working with our industry partners, our client and the community
in providing a modernized, innovative and sustainable transit
system in LaVilla.”
Leading shared autonomous mobility solutions provider, Beep, is
providing insights around the command-and-control center and design
as it relates to managing autonomous vehicle systems to ensure the
JTA and its community are planning for key features across safety,
sustainability and efficiency.
“The introduction of the AIC is a major milestone for this
industry-leading program and a reflection of how the JTA, Beep, and
entire U2C team are revolutionizing the integration and management
of autonomous mobility networks in our communities,” said Beep CEO
Joe Moye. “Beep’s initial autonomous vehicles on the BSIC will be
supervised and monitored through the AIC’s command-and-control
operation, serving as a blueprint for providing a safe and reliable
transportation solution for Jacksonville residents and visitors. In
addition, the command center is designed for scale, enabling the
orchestration of future mobility networks with over 100 vehicles to
connect key areas of the city, such as Brooklyn, Springfield, San
Marco, and Riverside. We join the community in celebrating the
future of transportation right here in Jacksonville.”
Built for the community, the AIC also includes an open terrace
that allows for guided tours and educational opportunities that
showcase the program in-action with an optimal viewing area of the
AVs arriving and departing the facility. Additionally, in
partnership with LaVilla Heritage Trail & Gateways, an area
outside of the secure perimeter will be provided along Bay Street
for food trucks.
To learn more about the JTA’s innovative U2C program, visit
u2c.jtafla.com.
About Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty is an industry-leading provider of general
contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build
services for public and private sector clients across the United
States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company performs heavy
civil, rail and a broad variety of vertical construction. The
company is held by Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY), who is a global
leader in international infrastructure with interests in Hong Kong,
UK and US. Balfour Beatty US is ranked among the top domestic
building contractors in the United States by Engineering
News-Record. To learn more, visit www.balfourbeattyus.com.
About the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is an
independent state agency serving Jacksonville, Florida and
Northeast Florida with multi-modal responsibilities. The JTA
provides varied mass public transit services, and is a builder of
roads, bridges and other infrastructure to enhance mobility in
Jacksonville. Public transportation services include BRT and
regular bus service, paratransit, the St. Johns River Ferry, Skyway
APM, and other mobility and on-demand services in Duval, Clay,
Baker, Nassau and St. Johns counties. To learn more, visit
www.jtafla.com.
About Beep
Beep, Inc. delivers the next generation of autonomous, electric,
shared mobility networks through its AI-enabled AutonomOS™ software
platform and mobility-as-a-service offerings. Specializing in
planning, deploying and managing autonomous transportation services
for private and public communities, Beep safely connects people,
places, goods and services with solutions that reduce congestion,
eliminate carbon emissions, improve roadway safety and enable
mobility for all. Beep utilizes artificial intelligence insights
and vast data learnings from its deployments to enhance and advance
the safety, rider experience, and operating capabilities of
autonomous transportation platforms. For more information visit
www.ridebeep.com.
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Manager media@balfourbeattyus.com Beep,
Inc. Janine Brunson Sr. Communications Manager
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