The system was shut down on December 15 , 1996 to replace the former Matra technology with Bombardier equipment ; the older cars were sold to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago . The northbound extension was completed , adding the Hemming Plaza and Rosa Parks Transit Station stops , and the Skyway reopened on December 15 , 1997 , with service from the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center to FCCJ . The southern segment opened on October 30 , 1998 , adding service to San Marco Station on Jacksonville 's Southbank . On November 1 , 2000 , the Riverplace and Kings Avenue Stations opened , completing the Southbank segment and Phase I of the Skyway
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville Skyway