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Community Listen Sessions Planned in Flagler, Volusia Counties for S.R. A1A Resiliency Plan
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its partners from the city of Flagler Beach, Flagler County, and Volusia County announced last week that it will hold two Community Listening Sessions regarding potential options...
Ron DeSantis Signs Toll Relief Program Proposal Into Law
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a proposal from state Sen. Nick DiCeglie, R-St. Petersburg, and state Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera, R- Coral Gables, which “appropriates $500 million for a statewide toll...
Ron DeSantis Offers Major Update on Power Restoration Efforts on Sanibel Island
In Fort Myers on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway will allow a one-time convoy of power restoration equipment, supplies, and crews to access Sanibel Island and continue...
Ron DeSantis: FDOT Working on Sanibel Causeway After Hurricane Ian, Should Be Accessible by...
As Florida continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the Florida Department of Transportation ( FDOT) to prioritize repairs to the Sanibel Causeway.
“These repairs are needed for first responders...
Ron DeSantis Orders FDOT Help Ensure Access to Pine Island by End of the...
On Sunday, Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help Lee County ensure access to Pine Island by the end of the week.
DeSantis authorized the FDOT “ to expedite emergency...
FDOT Launches Rail Crossing Safety Awareness Campaign in South Florida
Last week, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, announced the launch of the Be Rail Smart Campaign.
The campaign aims to raise rail crossing safety awareness throughout Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie...
Ashley Moody, Truckers Against Trafficking Train Bus Drivers, Casino Workers to Spot Human Trafficking
Last week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Busing on the Lookout announced they are teaming up to train more than a hundred Florida...
Ron DeSantis Proposes More Toll Discounts for Frequent Drivers
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to push to offer discounts for frequent toll users in the next legislative session.
“Under this proposal, Floridians who use toll transponders like SunPass and E-PASS and...
Central Florida Congressional Reps Announce $22.6 Million in Federal Funds for LYNX, FDOT
This week, three Democrats representing Central Florida in Congress--U.S. Reps. Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy and Darren Soto--announced federal funds for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)...
Ron DeSantis Names Jared Perdue to Lead Florida Department of Transportation
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Jared Perdue as secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Perdue has extensive experience with FDOT where he has served for nearly 18 years and...
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: FDOT Getting FHA Grant for National Road Network Pilot Program
This week, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., announced a $100,000.00 grant funding to the Florida Department of Transportation for the National Road Network Pilot Program.
“In January 2020, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) commenced a...
I-4 Express to Start Opening on Saturday
Central Florida motorists will soon have a new transportation option. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) anticipates opening the managed lanes, known locally as I-4 Express, to motorists on Saturday, February 26.
Crews will begin...
