SR-7/US-441 transit corridor improvements group/priority 7; bike lane/sidewalk; preliminary engineer

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $700,000 to the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on August 6, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support preliminary engineering services for the SR-7/US-441 Transit Corridor Improvements project. The award funds the planning and design phase for multimodal infrastructure enhancements, specifically bike lane and sidewalk improvements along this transit corridor designated as Priority 7 within FDOT's project portfolio.

As a formula grant under CFDA 20.205, this award reflects the federal government's commitment to transportation infrastructure improvements authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The preliminary engineering phase will establish the technical foundation for subsequent construction activities, with FDOT administering the project through its established stewardship and oversight processes with FHWA. Upon completion of design and environmental review requirements, the project is positioned for advancement to construction implementation phases.