This bill mandates the Florida Department of Transportation to increase the minimum perception-reaction time for steady yellow traffic signals by 0.4 seconds at intersections equipped with traffic infraction detectors. It also involves the transfer and renumbering of section 311.10 to section 311.15, which includes new definitions for "cargo purposes" and "commercial space launch industry." Starting February 1, 2027, designated seaports must submit annual reports on their support for the commercial space launch industry and post these reports online. Additionally, the bill prohibits certain seaports from converting land or facilities that support cargo purposes to alternative uses without public notice, impact reporting, and legislative approval for state funding.

The bill introduces a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program to assist counties and municipalities in upgrading signalized intersections with advanced technologies. The program will fund up to 80% of eligible costs for pilot corridors in the first year, with a minimum 20% local contribution, and 50% for subsequent years. It prioritizes grant applications that improve safety and reduce delays, mandates competitive procurement for vendors, and emphasizes data transparency and workforce development. To support this initiative, $20 million will be appropriated annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund starting in the fiscal year 2026-2027, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1274 Filed: 207.001, 207.004, 207.005, 207.007, 207.019, 261.03, 261.11, 316.003, 316.20655, 322.032, 339.85, 207.003, 207.008, 207.011, 207.013, 207.014, 212.08, 316.455, 318.18, 324.171, 403.061, 403.415, 627.7415
S 1274 c1: 316.003, 316.183, 316.189, 332.007, 339.85