Gov. Rick Scott--A Welcome Turnaround

 Governor Rick Scott (R-FL) last week released the following proclamation for "Florida Bicycle Month":

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Who'd have thought we'd see words like these from Governor Scott a year ago, when he was vetoing the Coast-to-Coast Trail?  The Governor's 2014 Budget contains tens of millions for advancing the project.   His  proclamation speaks of the Florida Department of Transportation elevating protection of vulnerable road users to "critical priority" status.  It's a very welcome turnaround.