Coming to a Downtown Street Near You

The City of Jacksonville has allocated funds to convert a number of streets to allow two way traffic. Will this help pop the toxic bubble?

Current Downtown Street System

 

Proposed Downtown Street System

 

* Pearl Street - will be converted to two way traffic between Ashley and Forsyth Streets. 

* Julia Street - will be converted to two way traffic between Union and Beaver Streets.

* Julia Street - will become one way SOUTHBOUND between Beaver and Bay Streets.

* Laura Street - will be converted to two way traffic between Monroe Street and Independent Drive.

* Independent Drive - will be converted to two way traffic between Laura and Newnan Streets.

* Bay Street - will be converted to two way traffic between Ocean and Newnan Streets.

The City of Jacksonville plans to have this work underway by Summer 2008.