I will continue to advocate for policies that invest in sustainable infrastructure and encourages more use of public transportation.
Carlos A. Gimenez will continue to advocate for policies that invest in sustainable infrastructure and encourage greater use of public transportation.
Occurrences
Evidence
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House Appropriations listed Department of Transportation Highway Infrastructure Programs funding for Florida: South Dade Corridor Project, $1,000,000, requested by Gimenez.
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Gimenez announced 12 FL-28 projects awarded FY2026 federal funding, including the South Dade Corridor Project - Segment 3: $1,000,000 for trail development connecting five municipalities and 14 BRT stations, expanding connectivity, recreation, and open space restoration.
Assessments
Gimenez's 2022 promise was broad and advocacy-focused: to continue supporting sustainable infrastructure investment and greater use of public transportation. The evidence shows he requested and announced FY2026 federal funding for FL-28 projects, including the South Dade Corridor Project tied to trail connectivity and 14 BRT stations, along with other infrastructure and resilience investments. Because these actions occurred after the 2022 term context but were materially advanced by Gimenez while he remained in federal office, the promise counts as delivered with later-term timing.