Especially in urban areas, no amount of funding will allow enough highways to be built to eliminate congestion. Toward this end, local government land use and transportation planning should be an interactive process that builds on a community vision, not just from a minimum criteria rule. Regional mobility should not adversely affect community livability. At the same time, though, Florida also needs a system of high-speed transportation networks connecting its urban areas. Coordinated planning can allow local governments to improve the livability of their communities while supporting the ability of the state to achieve and maintain an effective interregional transportation system.
Transportation is essential to economic vitality.
Transportation is essential for the movement of people and freight. Florida's transportation planning must put more emphasis on providing multi-modal movement options for freight. Providing alternative transportation options is also key to helping people improve their economic standing. For example, if a household is able to manage with one car or less, the transportation cost savings can translate directly into a higher savings rate, which can result in earlier home ownership. Better land use planning will lead to better transportation systems.