334.046  Department program objectives.--

(1)  The program objectives of the department for the purpose of enhancing public safety and providing for a comprehensive transportation system are:

(a)  To complete the Florida interstate system.

(b)  To meet the annual needs for resurfacing of the State Highway System, including repair and replacement of bridges on the system, and to provide routine and uniform maintenance of the State Highway System.

(c)  To reduce congestion on the state transportation system, the generation of pollutants, and fuel consumption by:

1.  Developing and implementing the Florida Intrastate Highway System as approved by the Legislature;

2.  Reducing deficient lane miles through new construction and expansion of existing facilities;

3.  Constructing intersection improvements, grade separations, and other traffic operation improvements;

4.  Participating in the development of toll roads; and

5.  Promoting all forms of public transit.

(d)  To provide matching financial assistance to local governments for meeting local transportation needs that improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion on the State Highway System.

(2)  These program objectives shall be accomplished in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

(3)  By no later than 14 days after the convening of each regular legislative session, the department shall issue a report showing how commitments from the prior fiscal year, estimates of the current fiscal year, and projections for the first year of the tentative work program comply with the program objectives set forth in subsection (1).