I-4 Ultimate: Taking Shape
Skyscrapers and roadways usually define a thriving metropolitan downtown. In Orlando, the I-4 Ultimate project is changing the look of future transportation and the skyline. The I-4 Ultimate project is […]
Category Archives: District Five
SunRail delivers during presidential visit
SunRail delivered more than 14,000 trips the day President Donald Trump visited downtown Orlando to announce his re-election bid for 2020, […]
FDOT Walks Like MADD
Florida Department of Transportation employees participated in two events to bring safety to the forefront and drive down fatalities by taking part in Walk Like MADD events in Tallahassee and Orlando.
Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway Celebrates New Extension
FDOT approved the byway organization’s request to add an additional 38 miles of highway, bringing the byway length to 233 miles in Volusia, Brevard, and Indian River counties.
Champions Ride for Bicycle Safety
On February 17, Alert Today Florida hosted its second annual “Champions Ride for Bicycle Safety.” Approximately 40 avid cyclists, who also happen to be very well known celebrities, came out to ride and show their support for the cause.
Puerto Rico Delegation Visit
On September 22, 2015, a delegation from Puerto Rico’s Highway and Transportation Authority traveled to FDOT’s State Materials Office to learn about the latest innovations in Florida’s asphalt, geotechnical, pavements and structural processes.
Federal Grant Extends SunRail Service
September 28 was a big day for SunRail as the Federal Transit Administration announced the signing of a federal grant agreement to extend SunRail commuter rail service 17.2 miles from southern Orlando to Osceola County.
Biketoberfest 2015
During this year’s Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, Ride Smart Florida made the focused effort to increase motorcyclist safety by emphasizing rider visibility and motorist awareness of motorcycles.
Transportation Data Symposium
Data experts from both the public and private sectors came together in August to share insights and best practices at the second annual Florida Transportation Data Symposium in Orlando.
District Five Hosts Employee Art Exhibits
To celebrate the talented individuals of District Five, Secretary Noranne Downs approved an underutilized alcove/waiting area to display employee-produced art.
Stop on Red Week 2015
Alert Today Florida and Florida’s Safe Mobility for Life Coalition partnered with the National Coalition for Safer Roads to increase driver and pedestrian safety knowledge about the dangers of running red lights.
FDOT E-Newsletter 