FL H0879

Creates section 311.103 of Florida Statutes to authorize counties or contiguous county groups to designate geographic areas as freight logistics zones around intermodal logistics centers.

Requires each designation to be accompanied by a strategic plan including maps, identification of freight facilities, transportation infrastructure, workforce availability, training capabilities, government incentives, and consistency with local comprehensive plans.

Makes projects within designated freight logistics zones that are consistent with the state's Freight Mobility and Trade Plan eligible for priority in state funding and incentive programs under chapters 288.

Establishes evaluation criteria for zone designation and funding eligibility, including presence of intermodal logistics centers, strategic state interest, cost-effective goods movement, economic impact, transportation network integration, private investment, and local financial support.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.