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Recent News About Florida Department Of Transportation
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Florida's Toll Relief Program saves commuters $247 million in six months
Florida's Toll Relief Program has reported over $247 million in savings for commuters in its first six months.
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Florida's Mobility Week promotes safe transport choices from October 25 to November 2
From October 25 to November 2, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host its ninth annual Mobility Week in collaboration with various partners across the state.
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Florida Department of Transportation highlights pedestrian safety enhancements during October
Throughout October, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is participating in Pedestrian Safety Month alongside local and national partners.
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DeSantis suspends tolls in response to Hurricane Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the suspension of tolls across Central and West Florida, including Alligator Alley, in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.
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Florida establishes first-in-nation rail safety coalition during Rail Safety Week
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is marking Rail Safety Week by spotlighting the state's new initiative, the Florida Rail Safety Coalition (FRSC).
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DeSantis allocates first $18M in grants for Florida supply chain enhancement
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the allocation of $18 million in funding to enhance Florida's supply chain.
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DeSantis allocates $122 million to enhance rural infrastructure in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis announced a significant financial boost for rural infrastructure in Florida, allocating over $122 million to small county governments and rural municipalities.
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America's Transportation Awards finalists revealed; voting open until Oct 29
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has announced the Top 12 finalists for the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards.
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Florida's Toll Relief Program saves users over $164 million since April launch
Florida's Toll Relief Program has resulted in substantial savings for frequent toll road users during its initial four months.
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Southeastern states win awards for impactful transportation projects
Ten projects from state departments of transportation in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia have been recognized with top prizes in the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
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Governor DeSantis provides update on hurricane recovery efforts
As of yesterday morning, emergency response teams from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) have conducted preliminary assessments on more than 10,000 lane miles of state roads.
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Governor DeSantis assesses damage from Hurricane Debby across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis, alongside Kevin Guthrie, the Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), visited areas affected by Hurricane Debby to evaluate damage and discuss recovery options with residents and businesses.
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DeSantis announces emergency loan program for businesses impacted by Hurricane Debby
Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on the ongoing response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Debby during a visit to Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee, Florida.
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DeSantis updates on state's response as Tropical Storm Debby exits North Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on Hurricane Debby as it moved out of North Florida.
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Governor DeSantis provides update as Hurricane Debby impacts Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby during a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center.
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Governor DeSantis outlines preparations as Tropical Storm Debby nears
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis shared updates on the state's preparations for Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center.
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Florida trucking championships recognize top drivers with multiple awards
Over 330 drivers participated in the 2024 Truck Driving Championships held in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Florida completes advanced air mobility tabletop exercises
Last week, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) concluded two additional tabletop exercises as part of their ongoing discussions on integrating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into Florida's transportation network.
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Florida invests $15.5 billion in transport infrastructure under new budget
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
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Florida DOT earns top accolades at ACEC Florida conference
Nine projects by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) were honored with Outstanding Project Awards at the 2024 American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) Transportation Conference.