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Lawmaker pushes for newer, electronic signage on I-75 to increase safety

Florida State Rep. Keith Perry speaks about new electronic signage on Interstate 75 in February 2012. He was involved in a battery and trespassing incident Saturday, according to Gainesville police. (File/WUFT)
State Representative Keith Perry speaking about proposed amendment for newer electronic signage on I-75 on Tuesday (photo by Maria Tridas)

State Representative Keith Perry held a press conference this afternoon to discuss plans for making the roadways safer in lieu of the horrific multi-car accident last week on Interstate-75. As Florida's 89.1, WUFT-FM's Maria Tridas reports, Perry wants to see new technology utilized on signs on both ends of Payne's Prairie.

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Maria is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.