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Florida Sheriffs Alert: Impaired driving affects more than just you. Marijuana is sending more kids to the E.R., is often tied to domestic abuse, and is causing increased car collisions, fatalities, and insurance rates. Educate your families—protect your kids!
An important reminder for teen drivers: Don’t let distractions divert your attention from driving!
Avoid distracted driving behaviors like talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or
Mobility Week kicks off today and goes through November 2. 🚲📷
Join FDOT and our partners at events around the state to celebrate safe, multimodal travel choices.
Whether you choose to walk, bike, or carpool, there's no better time to try a new way to get around town!
Vote for Safety! The Orange Blossom Trail Pedestrian Safety project is one of 12 finalists nationwide for this year’s America’s Transportation Awards! Help bring the People’s Choice Award 🏆 to Central Florida by voting daily until Oct. 29.
A big thank you to the
@La_DOTD
crews who joined
#FDOT
last week in the recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton. Together, we're paving the way to restore our communities! 🚧💪
#HurricaneRelief
#OneDOT
Curious about how FDOT efficiently clears tons of debris from our roads shortly after each hurricane? Here’s our secret: it’s all due to the dedication, teamwork, and hard work of these incredible individuals from all over the state, and beyond! 💪
#OneFDOT
#ReadyToServe
No time saved is worth risking your life.
From 2016-2019, nearly 41% of pedestrian crashes happened when a driver hit a person crossing the road outside of a crosswalk, even when there was one nearby. Don’t take unnecessary risks – always use designated crosswalks when
It might be October, but safety doesn’t have to be spooky! 🎃 Keep these tips in mind while driving to help keep pedestrians safe! 🚶
#PedestrianSafetyMonth
October is
#PedestrianSafetyMonth
& FDOT is proud to highlight some of our recent pedestrian safety projects, including:
💡🚶 Enhanced LED lighting at 2,500+ intersections to increase nighttime visibility of pedestrians
📷🌉 Thermal imaging cameras & LiDAR technology on
Exciting things are happening along State Road (SR) 90/SW 8 Street/Tamiami Trail, just west of SR 997/Krome Avenue! This project helps promote the Department’s commitment to a more resilient community.
#D6atwork
Crews from
@SCDOTPress
traveled hundreds of miles to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida. Alongside
@FDOT_Secretary
Perdue and District One Secretary L.K. Nandam,
#FDOT
appreciates your commitment to supporting our communities in tough times.
Before they hit the road, make sure they know the rules. 🚗✅
Parents can be the biggest influencers on teens’ choices behind the wheel.
Talk to your teen about safe driving today! This Parent/Teen Safe-Driving Contract can help you sort out all the questions and issues
New photos from the Jupiter US 1 Bridge!
Crews are working 7 days a week towards opening one lane of traffic in each direction on the bridge. This month's tasks include pouring the concrete deck for span 5 and paving the bridge approaches.
@TownofJupiter
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@VillageTequesta
After clearing tornado debris from
#HurricaneMilton
in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast, more than 30 FDOT employees from South Florida deployed this morning to Tampa. Our crews will be assisting with debris removal on the west coast in communities affected by hurricanes.
FDOT D2 crews worked hard over the weekend in Central Florida, aiding in recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton. We’re proud to support our fellow Floridians and help get the region back on track!
#HurricaneMilton
With back-to-back hurricanes hitting our state, FLHSMV and FHP are working tirelessly to help Florida recover. From FLOW activations to Troopers assisting with emergency resources and recovery efforts, FHP is here for our communities in need!
October 21- 26 is National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌
If a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended – drivers must slow down and stop! Stay alert and keep our students safe 🎒🏫
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek
@FLHSMV
It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week! 🚦
This week provides a great opportunity for parents to have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel.
Let’s empower teens to focus on safety when driving! Check out
Over the next several weeks, our FDOT team members, partner agencies, neighboring state DOTs, and local communities, will be powering through debris removal operations as quickly as possible. It’s all hands on deck to get this job done.
With October as
#PedestrianSafetyMonth
, remember to always engage in safe behaviors on the road – both as a pedestrian and motorist. By carrying out responsible actions like yielding to pedestrians and always using designated crosswalks, we can help ensure that everyone gets home