On January 30 , 2023 , Governor DeSantis announced Moving Florida Forward , a bold and historic legislative proposal . This proposed investment prioritizes $ 7 billion towards the state ’ s transportation infrastructure to directly and immediately address congestion relief and perpetual safety on roadways , support resiliency in existing and future projects , and maintain the Florida Department of Transportation ( FDOT ) as a national leader in transportation technology , all while supporting a robust and active supply chain .
This proposal is slated to invest $ 7 billion to prioritize 20 critical infrastructure projects in the existing FDOT Five-Year Work Program . The proposed legislation combines $ 4 billion of General Revenue Surplus with FDOT ’ s ability to leverage innovative financing tools , contracting , and proposed policies for the resulting $ 3 billion over four years .
As the state continues to experience rapid population and tourism growth , the Moving Florida Forward legislative proposal will focus on critical improvements to ensure that transportation infrastructure can meet the demands of current and future residents and visitors , including investments to major interstates and arterial roadways to ensure people and goods can move safely . As Florida ’ s population is projected to grow by 600 people every day over the next 30 years – with some areas of the state currently experiencing more than 20 percent growth rates – the Moving
Florida Forward proposal will help relieve congestion , enhance safety , facilitate trade , promote economic growth , and provide a more resilient transportation infrastructure . Resiliency is critical to the integrity of roadways and corridors , especially during severe weather events such as hurricanes .
In addition to the priority projects included in the Moving Florida Forward legislative proposal , FDOT remains committed to simultaneously delivering projects in the existing FDOT Five-Year Work Program , which is funded by the Department ’ s annual budget . More information on Moving Florida Forward , including a statewide map and corresponding list of proposed projects , can be found below .
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