Other Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Other Liabilities
Deferred revenue	$ 13,357	$ 16,632
Florida Department of Transportation
Other Liabilities
Deferred revenue	$ 10,900	$ 11,500

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