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County staff outline data-driven transportation priorities but say funding gap remains

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners · May 22, 2025
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Public Works told commissioners the county uses data (cameras, counts, crash data) and CityWorks asset management to prioritize transportation projects; staff reported Transportation Trust improvements but said a roughly $18 million shortfall remains for six-year transportation projects unless reprioritized or additional revenue is found.

John Elias, Charlotte County public works director, and budget staff briefed commissioners on May 22 about transportation priorities, the county’s data-driven project selection and remaining funding gaps for the six-year transportation program.

Elias said Charlotte County collects annual traffic counts and uses software projections and newer camera technologies to track pedestrian and turning-movement data, crash…

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