Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a series of legislative measures aimed at accelerating road and infrastructure projects across the state, in response to Florida's growing population and to counteract congestion. The legislation, filed by Rep. @LaurenMeloFL and Sen. @Jenn_Bradley, includes widening 14.7 miles of I-4 from US 27 in Polk County through Champions Gate to the Osceola Parkway in Osceola County, with construction set to begin this year and is projected to be 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule. DeSantis emphasized the state's commitment to improving transportation infrastructure without succumbing to what he describes as activist-driven agendas to increase congestion and discourage driving. Additionally, the legislation introduces new regulations for delivery platforms like DoorDash. The move has sparked debate, with DeSantis criticizing the Biden Administration's Department of Transportation for focusing on DEI and Green New Deal agenda items, contrasting it with Florida's focus on practical infrastructure improvements.
Heat Protections for California Workers Are in Limbo After Newsom Abandons Rules In Fla, Gov. DeSantis has a bill before him that would ban local govts from enacting heat protections for outdoor workers. https://t.co/rze78pjCii via @kffhealthnews @ahartreports @youngsamantha
Our expedited construction timelines for several Moving Florida Forward projects underscore Florida’s priorities under my administration. While the Biden Administration’s DOT focuses on DEI and forcing behavior through Green New Deal agenda items, Florida’s DOT focuses on… https://t.co/WHz5yZCq2f
NEW: DeSantis signs legislation accelerating infrastructure projects, widening I-4 https://t.co/4ypODIaHyN
I am happy to announce that our projects to widen 14.7 miles of I-4 from US 27 in Polk County through Champions Gate to the Osceola Parkway in Osceola County will begin construction this year. We're 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule on many important projects thanks to our… https://t.co/xKID3AZTyw
The heat is on @GovRonDeSantis as dozens of groups call on him to veto bill that blocks heat protections for outtdoor workers. https://t.co/UMhXhK3bTb via @MitchPerry18
DeSantis OKs Transportation Package https://t.co/QQhKvyECeJ
NEW: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation applying new rule to delivery platforms like DoorDash Bill filed by Rep. @LaurenMeloFL and Sen. @Jenn_Bradley https://t.co/1lUMwq8DU2
.@GovRonDeSantis signs measure to hurry transportation projects, clamp down on ‘activism’ on roads Reporting by @GrayRohrer https://t.co/K7DqCo3lyD #FlaPol
"Some activists want to produce more congestion because they don't want people driving. That's not gonna happen in Florida." -- Ron DeSantis https://t.co/RGvQOK58Ha
Ron DeSantis makes fun of Pete Buttigieg and activists who say roads are "racists." "They do have an agenda to not have people in their cars - we don't want to do that." https://t.co/ivEBX3wgup
DESANTIS DEPOLITICIZES TRANSPORTATION "Some activists want to make driving so miserable that people have to abandon their cars." Leftist cities and counties will cut lanes for half-empty buses and exorbitant bike lanes. "That's not going to happen in FL." -@GovRonDeSantis https://t.co/5CTBbUgEWg
BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis is signing a bill into law to accelerate road projects "We are very much committed to relieving congestion on our streets. I just think it's really important." "Some activists want to produce more congestion because they don't want people driving… https://t.co/6m7CSNcZAg
RON DESANTIS: Florida will get ahead of massive in-migration by accelerating road projects https://t.co/Xc114zsSUO
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Accelerate Road Projects https://t.co/csJd23TOBq
Wage, Heat Bill Goes to DeSantis https://t.co/HTsVLl9BSm