
On January 30,
2023, Governor
DeSantis announced Moving
Florida Forward, a bold and historic infrastructure initiative. This
investment prioritizes $4 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.
As the state continues to
experience rapid population and tourism growth, the Moving Florida Forward infrastructure initiative 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 infrastructure initiative, 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.
The Governor's Press Release announcing the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative can be found here.