The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) requires the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop Carbon Reduction Strategies to reduce transportation emissions from surface transportation.
Florida will receive $320.4 million over the next five years (Source: FDOT: Carbon Reduction Strategy (fdot.gov)). The agencies are expected to follow the following guidelines in implementing the Carbon Reduction Strategies.
1. Support the reduction of transportation emissions in the state
2. Identify safe, reliable, and cost-effective options and strategies for projects
3. Consider the population density and context of the state
