# Fla. Stat. § 334.035: 334.035 Purpose of transportation code

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.035

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 334.035
- **Heading:** 334.035 Purpose of transportation code
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 334 / Section 334.035

## Text

The purpose of the Florida Transportation Code is to establish the responsibilities of the state, the counties, and the municipalities in the planning and development of the transportation systems serving the people of the state and to assure the development of an integrated, balanced statewide transportation system. The prevailing principles to be considered in planning and developing these transportation systems are: preserving the existing transportation infrastructure; enhancing Florida’s economic competitiveness; and improving travel choices to ensure mobility. This code is necessary for the protection of the public safety and general welfare and for the preservation of all transportation facilities in the state. The chapters in the code shall be considered components of the total code, and the provisions therein, unless expressly limited in scope, shall apply to all chapters.

History: s. 10, ch. 84-309; s. 41, ch. 99-385; s. 11, ch. 2000-266.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 334.01 334.01 Florida Transportation Code; short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.03 334.03 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.05 334.05 Department headquarters; acquisition of office space.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.14 334.14 Employees of department who are required to be engineers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.17 334.17 Consulting services; provision by department to other governmental units.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.24 334.24 Compilation, maintenance, and provision of information relating to roads and road building and repair.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.24.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.27 334.27 Governmental transportation entities; property acquired for transportation purposes; limitation on soil or groundwater contamination liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.27.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.30 334.30 Public-private transportation facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.30.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.035 334.035 Purpose of transportation code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.035.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.044 334.044 Powers and duties of the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.044.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.045 334.045 Transportation performance and productivity standards; development; measurement; application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.045.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.046 334.046 Department mission, goals, and objectives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.046.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.047 334.047 Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.047.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 334.048 334.048 Legislative intent with respect to department management accountability and monitoring systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C334_S334.048.md)

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