334.046  Department mission, goals, and objectives.--

(1)  The mission of the Department of Transportation shall be to provide a safe, interconnected statewide transportation system for Florida's citizens and visitors that ensures the mobility of people and freight, while enhancing economic prosperity and sustaining the quality of our environment.

(2)  The department shall document in the Florida Transportation Plan pursuant to s. 339.155 the goals and objectives which provide statewide policy guidance for accomplishing the department's mission.

(3)  At a minimum, the department's goals shall address the following:

(a)  Providing a safe transportation system for residents, visitors, and commerce.

(b)  Preservation of the transportation system.

(c)  Providing an interconnected transportation system to support Florida's economy.

(d)  Providing travel choices to support Florida's communities.