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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to highlight the importance of improving safety and reducing motorcycle crashes. Stay tuned this month to learn how you can do your part!
#MotorcycleSafetyMonth
FDOT works to make sure you spend less time in traffic and more time at the table gathered with loved ones for dinner. Check out this exciting opportunity to submit a recipe and benefit the Hope Florida Fund.
Don’t forget to submit your kid-friendly recipes for a new project to benefit First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Fund! Floridians interested in submitting a recipe can do so at .
A child’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult’s does. Even when parked in the shade with the windows cracked, leaving them in a car can become deadly within a short time. Never leave a child behind in a car.
#CheckTheBackSeat
To start off our Summer of Freedom, we are suspending entrance fees for Florida State Parks during Memorial Day weekend.
Florida’s award-winning state parks are a great way for families to enjoy the outdoors. I encourage all Floridians to take advantage of the upcoming entrance…
Texting is one of the most dangerous distractions because it requires manual, visual and cognitive functions - all of which are the same abilities needed to drive safely.
FDOT is thrilled to celebrate
#AdministrativeProfessionalsWeek
!
Our admin. professionals are a key part of our agency & are essential to keeping things afloat year-round. We recognize them for the important work they do & we are proud to have them on the OneFDOT team! Thank you!
Under
@GovRonDeSantis
' leadership, FDOT has invested $129 M to support 38 wildlife crossings throughout FL's wildlife corridor. These crossings help unique wildlife species, like the Florida panther, maintain healthy populations & remain connected to their habitat.
I was proud to announce that I am committing another $1.5 billion for Everglades restoration and water quality improvements in the 2024-2025 budget.
This adds to the $1.7 billion in the 23-24 budget, putting us on track to surpass the ambitious goal of $3.5 billion we set last…
Last week our Tampa office experienced an intense security situation. Thankfully all our team is safe. We are so appreciative for the quick response of our
@FHPTampa
and
@TampaPD
Partners to contain the scene, and to our
@fdlepio
partners for their continued support.
Didn't we all agree that littering isn't cool!? This photo shows the debris that crews picked up on I-95 in just one night. Before hitting the road, dispose of trash properly and make sure your load is secured.
Our Road Rangers are some of the unsung heroes of our roadways, ready to spring into action for anyone at any time. Proud of John in
@MyFDOT_CFL
who was recently recognized for his heroic actions to assist a motorist during a medical emergency while on the road. Great work!
Work Zones are temporary, but actions behind the wheel can last forever. By making safe driving decisions, our roadways will have fewer tragedies and our road workers can feel confident that their community has their safety in mind.
#NWZAW
Do your part to keep our work zones safe by following posted speed limits, eliminating distractions, and watching for road workers. Together, we can create a safer environment for the men and women who keep Florida moving.
#NWZAW
From 2020-2023, Florida saw 293 fatalities and 277 serious injuries in work zones across our state’s roadways. Be alert when driving through work zones!
#NWZAW
Safety Orange is the new black. 🧡
Give your driving habits a makeover with a new shade of safety this Work Zone Awareness Week. Safety looks good on you. 😎
#GoOrangeDay
#NWZAW
#TargetZeroFL