Transportation

Added new definitions for 'automated driving system,' 'dynamic driving task,' 'micromobility device,' and 'vehicle' to clarify regulatory language for emerging transportation technologies.

Created new administrative hearing procedures for school bus infraction detection system violations, allowing local hearing officers to conduct hearings instead of requiring court proceedings.

Modified school bus infraction penalty distribution to require monthly remittance to school districts for technology and operational costs.

Established a new expectant mother parking permit program allowing expectant mothers to park in disabled parking spaces with physician certification.

Created a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Program to improve traffic signal interconnectivity and real-time optimization.

Added requirements for MPOs to develop committees or working groups and establish quality performance metrics with annual progress reporting.

Established an airport pilot program at Sarasota Manatee Airport to test alternative permitting procedures with sunset provisions.

Set specific deadlines for MPO coordination meetings, performance metric evaluations, and Interstate 4 widening report submission by December 31, 2025.

Updated airport funding provisions to clarify discretionary capacity improvement project limits and establish new funding rates for rural airports.

Modified contractor qualification requirements and contract bond thresholds for certain maintenance contracts to reflect updated thresholds.

Maximum speed limits on limited access highways reduced from 75 mph to 70 mph, and on other highways outside urban areas reduced from 70 mph to 65 mph.

New requirement for counties to annually report transportation project data to the Office of Economic and Demographic Research by January 15, including details on surtax revenues, project allocations, and expenditures.

Updated the Greater Miami Expressway Agency governing body composition to require nine voting members with specific residency and experience requirements, including four members appointed by the Governor.

Revised metropolitan planning organization requirements to include quality performance metrics, annual progress reporting, and establishment of committees or working groups for best practice exchange.

Required bridge construction contracts over navigable waters let on or after July 1, 2025, to include protection and indemnity coverage for marine operations.

Created a new $10 million annual traffic signal modernization program funded from the State Transportation Trust Fund, with 50% of funds requiring matching grants for roads outside the State Highway System.

Increased State Arbitration Board claim limits from $250,000 to $1 million per contract, and extended the arbitration request deadline from 820 days to 820 days after final acceptance for warranty claims.

Established a new airport pilot program at Sarasota Manatee Airport to test alternative permitting procedures, with provisions for future expansion or termination.

Prohibits publicly owned airports from charging landing fees after January 1, 2025, for aircraft operations by accredited nonprofit aviation programs offering 4-year collegiate aviation training.

Created new definitions for 'airport or aviation discretionary capacity improvement projects' and 'eligible agency' to clarify eligibility for federal and state funding programs.

Requires each county to annually provide uniform project data to the Department of Transportation, including revenue sources, project costs, and scope details, which the department must publish online.

Revises speed limits on certain highways, including setting minimum speed limits on interstate highways and adjusting maximum speed limits on limited access highways from 75 to 70 mph.

Requires MPOs to develop quality performance metrics and targets for safety, infrastructure condition, congestion relief, and mobility, with the department evaluating and posting progress annually.

Mandates that MPOs of similar size convene annually to exchange best practices and allows MPOs to develop committees or working groups for coordination.

Revises contractor qualification requirements, reducing the bond waiver threshold from $250,000 to $150,000 and adding specific qualifications for maintenance contracts involving safety appurtenances.

Requires MPOs to include proposed transportation enhancement activities in long-range transportation plans, including pedestrian/bicycle facilities, trails, scenic easements, and integration of advanced air mobility and autonomous vehicles.

Establishes new monthly distribution of $4.167 million to the State Transportation Trust Fund starting July 2025 from electric and hybrid vehicle tax proceeds, reassessed every 5 fiscal years.

Extends construction workforce development grant funding from the State Transportation Trust Fund through fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030, with priority given to rural communities.

Updates airport funding eligibility to allow participation in the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Investment Partnership Program for municipalities, counties, or authorities with private partners.

Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report on widening Interstate 4 from U.S. 27 in Polk County to I-75 in Hillsborough County by December 31, 2025.

Updated revenue distribution requirements for the State Transportation Trust Fund, including new monthly distribution amounts and dates for various funds.

Established new requirements for counties to provide uniform transportation project data to the Department of Transportation for public publication.

Revised speed limit provisions, including minimum speed limits on interstate highways and maximum limits on various road types.

Clarified that utility owners, not electric utilities, bear the cost of removing or relocating electric transmission lines from highway rights-of-way.

Added requirements for MPOs to establish performance metrics, develop targets, and report progress on transportation planning goals.

Created new mediation board procedures to resolve disputes between the Department of Transportation and utility owners regarding utility relocation.

Revised design-build contracting requirements to allow firms to self-perform portions of work and clarified phased contract award processes.

Added requirements for MPOs to convene regularly for best practice exchanges and provide training for new board members.

Adjusted contractor qualification thresholds and bond waiver limits for construction contracts.

Updated various effective dates and deadlines for utility relocation schedules, arbitration requests, and construction contract limitations.