Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Transportation may enter into a joint project agreement with, or otherwise assist, private or public entities, or consortia thereof, to facilitate the research, development, and demonstration of high-technology transportation systems, including, but not limited to, systems using magnetic levitation technology. The department may, subject to s. 339.135, provide funds to match any available federal aid or aid from other states or jurisdictions for effectuating the research, development, and demonstration of high-technology transportation systems. To be eligible for funding under this section, the project must be located in Florida.
Fla. Stat. § 341.501
High-technology transportation systems; joint project agreement or assistance
Known as the Florida Public Transit Act
The act spans §§ 341–341 (27 sections).
History.--s. 64, ch. 93-164; s. 58, ch. 96-323; s. 56, ch. 97-100; ss. 54, 88, ch. 2002-20.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.