Weekend: double lane closures on the southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge

Starting tomorrow 7/16, FDOT Northeast Florida will begin permanent repairs to the Southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge. The permanent repair will take place over six consecutive weekends to reduce the impact to drivers. Crews will implement double lane closures on the southbound lanes of the bridge Read More …

Duval put out the whites only sign when we should have welcomed the Orange Crush Festival

State and local news media have been abuzz with stories about the Orange Crush Festival for the last few weeks. “Controversial Orange Crush Festival” “Heavy police presence planned for Orange Crush Festival” “Businesses close ahead of the Orange Crush Festival” Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office emptied out Read More …

Visit Heckscher, if you’re white

Today is the first day of the Orange Crush Festival. The festival is expected to draw 20,000 people with party events around Jacksonville and its beaches. The majority of local businesses and citizens see this as a welcome economical boost to Jacksonville and the Beaches. Read More …

FDOT’s failure to plan is a plan for cyclists injuries and deaths

The Florida Department of Transportation is considering changes to the roadway, striping and medians on State Road 211 (St. Johns Avenue/Herschel Street) between Canterbury Street and Melrose Avenue, Financial Project Number 443551-1. Proposed improvements include replacing two signalized intersections with roundabouts at St. Johns Avenue/Herschel Read More …