New pavement lights, barricades in Orange County aim to stop wrong-way drivers
Already in 2024, several drivers have lost their lives in several high profile wrong-way crashes on major Central Florida roadways, including I-4 and S.R. 429, which is part of the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFEA) - the public agency that operates the local toll roads and has been at the forefront of wrong-way detection technology since 2015.
Speed limit increasing for part of State Road 408 in Orange County
Drivers will soon be able to hit the gas pedal a little more along a portion of State Road 408 in Orange County. During a meeting Thursday, Central Florida Expressway Authority board members voted unanimously to increase the speed limit from 55 to 60 mph along State Road 408, between Kirkman Road and Chickasaw Trail. Along 408 in Orange County, drivers go from a 65 mph speed limit to 55 in both directions. Engineers said State Road 408 is nearly 50 years old, and that increasing the speed limit even more would require costly construction and changes to the roadway. With the boardโs approval of the speed limit change, 55 new signs will be created costing about $125,000.
Could road electrification to charge vehicles while driving come to Central Florida?
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Central Florida transportation leaders are considering a pilot program that would charge electric vehicles while in motion. [TRENDING: Snow tubing in Florida on hold | Viral video shows youth football coach striking player | Northern Lights again possible in parts of contiguous US]The Central Florida Expressway Authority listened to a virtual presentation Thursday from ASPIRE. The research center is based at Utah State University and is developing technology to charge electric vehicles while on the go. According to the presentation, electrical coils would be installed in the roadways and charge vehicles as they drive. The Central Florida Expressway Authority said there are still many unknowns, including what the pilot program would look like, how much it would cost, and who would fund it.