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In Florida, Infrastructure is Economic Development. By 2030, Florida will have 3 million more drivers on our roads, 50 million more annual visitors and 5 million more residents. Creating long-term investments in Florida’s transportation, energy, water, telecommunications and agriculture infrastructure is essential. The Florida Chamber of Commerce constantly fights to ensure Florida’s future infrastructure needs are met. A unified voice from Florida’s business community is key to the fight. We need your input to ensure the right steps are taken to adequately prepare for Florida’s future. Your answers will be kept confidential and will be combined with others in the industry to help us build our regional, state and federal competitiveness agenda. Thank you for helping the Florida Chamber secure Florida’s future.

Infrastructure Survey

1. Do you believe Florida is generally headed in the right direction or the wrong direction? 1. Do you believe Florida is generally headed in the right direction or the wrong direction?

2. Are you familiar with the Florida Chamber’s Infrastructure Coalition, chaired by Former Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad?

3. Which do you believe are key infrastructure priorities needed to drive Florida’s long-term competitiveness?

Tackle Workforce Shortage/Skills Gap

Increase Cross-Sector Collaboration to Planning and Project Delivery

Focus on Strategic Multimodal Multipurpose Infrastructure

Speed Up Delivery of the Infrastructure Pipeline

Improve the Local/Regional Planning Process

Improve Procurement Practices for Projects

Focus on the Role and Integration of Technology and Big Data in Infrastructure (Innovation)

Improve Private Sector Ability to Invest in Infrastructure (Public Private Partnerships, etc.)

Other:Other:

4. What do you see as factors holding back infrastructure improvement?

A Lack of Focus on a Strategic and Holistic Approach to Infrastructure (Corridors, etc.)

Policy Inconsistency and Uncertainty

Political Uncertainty

Lack of Public Funding

Lack of Private Sector Funding

Lack of Industry and Supply Chain Capacity

Other:Other:

5. Do you feel Florida has made significant positive improvements in the following infrastructure sectors?

Digital

Yes

Energy

Yes

Rail

Yes

Water

Yes

Housing

Yes

Waste

Yes

Aviation

Yes

Flood

Yes

Roads

Yes

Seaports

Yes

Airports

Yes

Feel Free to Comment (If Necessary)

6. Florida is a global hub for trade. We have made significant strides to improve our trade infrastructure and improve access to ensure our success as an international gateway and a center for distribution and logistics. Please identify priorities you feel will help Florida continue to grow in this area:

Improved Rail and Road Access to Ports and Airports

Airport Capacity

Seaport Capacity

New Air Routes to Emerging and Developing Markets (Such as direct service to Asia)

New Air Routes to Established Markets

Improved Linkages Between Different Modes of Transport (Rail to Air/Air to Sea, etc.)

Other:Other:

7. When it comes to government policy on infrastructure, do you believe government understands how to deliver what business needs and has a positive policy framework to advance business?

8. Which do you feel are key business energy priorities?

Support Greater Innovation

Develop the Policy Framework to Deliver Smart and Flexible Power While Keeping Rates Low

Support Investment in Energy Efficiency

Minimize Business Energy Costs

Stop Local Governments from Charging Higher Rates to Business to Fund Other Government Programs

9. Do you feel that improved access to workforce housing (some people call this affordable housing) is a priority? *

10. In your opinion, how should Florida increase workforce housing?

Stop the Raids on the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Improve the Coordination of Planning Between Local Governments

Change Land Use and Zoning Laws to Allow for More Residential Growth

Support Greater Innovation in Housing Options and Construction

Increase the Availability of Financing for Small and Medium-Sized Developers

Encourage New Entrants to the Housing Market

Encourage Investment in the Built-to-Rent Sector

11. In your opinion, which are key business priorities for improving our digital infrastructure (i.e. small cell devices, high speed internet, cable)?

Support the Deployment of 5G Technologies

Increase the Connectivity in Rural Areas

Strengthen Cyber Resilience

Increase Access to Broadband

OtherOther

12. What is your perception of the water infrastructure in your community? 12. What is your perception of the water infrastructure in your community?

13. Do you personally know your State Representative and/or State Senator?

If Yes, Please Explain the Relationship:

If no, would you be interested in getting to know your State Representative or Senator?If no, would you be interested in getting to know your Representative or Senator, perhaps through a tour of your location and a meeting with your employees?

14. Does your legislator support policies that addresses the key challenges your industry is facing?

15. Are there any additional comments or concerns you would like the Florida Chamber to know about that will help your industry and/or Florida grow?

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