Lessons from Florida’s Most Dangerous Roads and How to Fix Them

Billy Hattaway is a transportation engineer with more than 45 years of experience shaping how cities grow, move, and function. A former Florida Department of Transportation District Secretary and one of the key figures behind Florida’s Complete Streets policy, Billy explains how outdated zoning codes, suburban land development patterns, and high-speed road design have led to congestion, safety issues, and failing downtowns across the state. This conversation breaks down why traffic can’t be solved with wider roads, how land use and transportation are inseparable, and why Tampa’s historic street grid gives it a rare opportunity to build safer, more walkable neighborhoods without sacrificing quality of life.0:00:00 - Intro0:03:40 - Transportation Education0:16:56 - Complete Streets0:29:32 - Sarasota0:34:05 - Density0:53:07 - Baldwin Park1:07:13 - Land Development Code1:17:37 - Opportunities1:29:04 - eVTOL1:45:05 - All for Transportation1:55:44 - Orange Blossom Trail