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Florida has once again made aviation history in Tampa Bay with today’s demonstration of two aircraft from @BETA_aircraft and @JobyAviation recreating this historic route over 100 years later. Keep your eyes on the sky as more flights are planned in the coming weeks!
In 1914, thousands gathered on the shores of Tampa Bay to witness Tony Jannus make history with the world’s first commercial airline flight. Today at the same site, we celebrated the first flights of “flying cars” in Florida—electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft retracing Jannus’ historic route.
Today’s flight event, which featured three types of eVTOL aircraft, was part of a series of demonstrations through the FAA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program. I’m proud of Florida’s leading role in this national program and the years of preparation that brought us here. We’ve made infrastructure investments, enacted innovation-friendly policies, and worked hard to usher in a new era of transportation here in the Sunshine State.
Florida has long been a staging ground for the future. Today’s historic AAM flights have proven that Florida remains on the cutting edge of transportation innovation.
The consequences of driving high are no trick. Treat yourself and your community by planning a sober ride before the Halloween festivities begin. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
While 4 bridges cross over the Tampa Bay, the 4.1-mile-long Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the only one that spans three counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee. This vital link sees over 50,000 vehicles every day, serving as a major commuter route for the region.
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Visiting a pumpkin patch? Looking for the nearest hayride?
Whatever your fall festivities include, be sure to visit FL511.com or download the mobile app before you start your trip for up-to-date traffic conditions on your route!
Did you know that Florida’s drivers travel to the moon and back over 1,400 times a day?!
Well...sort of. On average, 682 million vehicle miles are travelled on Florida’s roads EVERY day. With a trip to the moon being approximately 238,000 miles – that's like making the voyage there and back thousands of times daily!
Two simple choices that can save lives: Buckling UP, phone DOWN!
FDOT is proud to join other state DOT’s to remind everyone that small habits can be just as impactful on safety on the road.
Buckle up and put your phone down anytime you get behind the wheel.
Being seen is key 🔑
Pedestrians should always wear bright or reflective clothing to increase their visibility when walking in the dark or low-lit conditions! It’s a safe and simple measure that reduces the chance of being un-seen by drivers and other motorists.
Clear Eyes
Full Hearts
Phones Down
Can't lose
Florida is rooting for our home team! Let's go Rays ⚾ #RaysUp
When Hurricane Isaias hit, FDOT got to work! From quickly reopening major highways to clearing local roads and restoring critical infrastructure, FDOT teams wasted no time tackling the storm’s impacts.
Hear from @FDOT_Secretary Jared Perdue as he highlights the response and the results that followed.
Many critical efforts happen behind the scenes and off the field during active storm prep and recovery.
FDOT team members began working in the state and regional Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) across Florida before Isaias made landfall to monitor conditions and coordinate the deployment of recovery resources following the storm.
🚦 Buckle up everyone, the Tampa Bay Rays are playing in the World Series! ⚾
📞 Slide into home safe by putting your phone down behind the wheel.
More than 1,400 generators. One major storm response effort.
Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, FDOT teams prepared and staged generators to quickly deploy after the storm. From powering traffic signals to supporting recovery efforts, these resources helped keep things moving across impacted areas.
Storm response doesn’t stop on the ground--our equipment also goes airborne!
Throughout Hurricane Isaias, FDOT deployed 30 drone teams to analyze damage and complete flood assessments. This allowed us to direct resources to areas hardest hit by the storm.
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Helping farmers helps Florida. Restoring critical roadways and resources for our agricultural partners is an essential step in keeping our supply chain thriving and products in the hands of consumers.
👨🌾 Disasters don’t just impact households. They also impact the farmers who keep Florida’s agriculture industry growing.
Today, FDEM Executive Director Jared Perdue joined Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson to assess storm-related damage to local farms & agricultural operations.
🚜 From damaged crops & equipment to impacts on critical agricultural infrastructure, @FLSERT continues working alongside @FDACS to identify recovery needs & coordinate assistance for impacted farmers & ranchers.
We’ll do whatever it takes to help Florida’s agricultural community recover & get back up & running. 🤝
🔗 Florida farmers in need of assistance can visit FDACS.gov for agricultural recovery resources & FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for additional disaster recovery information.
Following Hurricane Isaias and roadways being cleared for travel, FDOT took recovery efforts a step further. We helped hard-hit Santa Rosa County prioritize and evaluate school bus stops to ensure safe areas for students returning to school.
Over the last week, FDOT crews have removed nearly 31,000 cubic yards of debris from state-owned roads.
As the mission continues, our crews remain to work diligently to help the impacted communities recover from this storm.
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🚧@FLSERT Executive Director Jared Perdue highlights the critical role of Emergency Support Function 1 (ESF 1) in restoring transportation infrastructure & access to communities impacted by Hurricane #Isaias.
From cut-and-toss operations & debris removal to roadway clearance & bridge repairs, transportation crews are working to reopen critical routes & ensure Floridians can travel safely.
🤝 Through coordination among state, local & transportation partners, ESF 1 plays a vital role in reconnecting communities & supporting ongoing recovery efforts.
Find state resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.