Florida’s Top Transportation Officials Tour Escambia County

August 17, 2011

Florida’s top transportation officials toured several Escambia County locations Tuesday to understand the area’s transportation needs.

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad and District Secretary Tommy Barfield toured the Port of Pensacola, the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport, and the GE Turbine Manufacturing facility during a daylong tour of the Escambia County area.

Officials said the main focus of the visit was to gain better knowledge on how transportation plays a major role in the day to day operation of sea and airports in Escambia County and Northwest Florida.

“Today’s port and airport visit highlights the interconnected nature of transportation and the need to make critical investments in infrastructure to unleash private sector investment and job creation,” Prasad said.

“Our visit to Pensacola is a reminder of the role we play in a three way partnership between the City of Pensacola, Escambia County and the department. This partnership continually encourages investment into job creation in Northwest Florida,” Barfield said.

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2 Responses to “Florida’s Top Transportation Officials Tour Escambia County”

  1. Jane on August 17th, 2011 7:52 am

    How about bringing them out to Hwy 29/97 and to Hwy 29/Molino Rd.? We need a traffic light there to slow this mess down and help prevent accidents!

  2. 429SCJ on August 17th, 2011 6:45 am

    If transportation is these guys area of expertise, I suggest they be driven down 99A and the rest of these minefields. They might give Kevin White a few pointers. I hope we have some civil engineers visit soon.

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