/tags/florida-department-of-transportation Florida Department of Transportation en-US WLRN Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-08/gov-desantis-announces-new-proposal-that-could-expand-more-discounts-on-tolls Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new legislative proposal that could provide discounts to commuters that take any toll road in the state. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-08/gov-desantis-announces-new-proposal-that-could-expand-more-discounts-on-tolls /news/2022-08-26/frequent-sunpass-users-across-florida-will-get-discounts-on-tolls-starting-in-september Gov. Ron DeSantis says the program will apply to motorists who use SunPass on roads owned by the Florida Department of Transportation. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:15:00 GMT /news/2022-08-26/frequent-sunpass-users-across-florida-will-get-discounts-on-tolls-starting-in-september Carl Lisciandrello /local-news/2022-05-03/brightline-fec-and-fdot-apply-for-millions-in-federal-money-in-response-to-rail-deaths The proliferation of accidents has led to a new $45 million plan to boost public safety. The two companies are teaming with the state of Florida to prevent crashes along the railroad corridor between Miami-Dade and Brevard counties. Tue, 03 May 2022 15:36:37 GMT /local-news/2022-05-03/brightline-fec-and-fdot-apply-for-millions-in-federal-money-in-response-to-rail-deaths David Lyons - Sun Sentinel /news/2022-04-06/a-potential-florida-turnpike-extension-risks-historic-black-community The Northern Turnpike Extension could run through the town of Royal. The community that stands there today is close-knit. Neighbors often gather for barbecues or bonfires, cars honk in recognition when they pass through the dusty roads and friends spend days chatting in lawn chairs. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:48:55 GMT /news/2022-04-06/a-potential-florida-turnpike-extension-risks-historic-black-community Heather Bushman - WUFT /news/2022-02-16/blocking-bikini-beach-keys-officials-want-to-screen-the-view-from-part-of-u-s-1 Drivers slowing down to look at nearby boaters are causing two-mile backups and frequent collisions, Florida Keys officials say. They want to create a "visual barrier" to block the view. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:03:08 GMT /news/2022-02-16/blocking-bikini-beach-keys-officials-want-to-screen-the-view-from-part-of-u-s-1 Nancy Klingener /news/2021-11-03/monroe-county-florida-keys-leaders-overseas-highway-miami-fdot Monroe County commissioners chose about a dozen suggestions for improving traffic and safety on the Overseas Highway, from their new transportation master plan to send to the state Department of Transportation — including ferry service from Miami. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:18:47 GMT /news/2021-11-03/monroe-county-florida-keys-leaders-overseas-highway-miami-fdot Nancy Klingener /news/2021-10-21/long-key-bridge-overseas-highway-florida-keys-department-of-transportation The Long Key Bridge, second-longest on the Overseas Highway, will be replaced by a third span, says the state Department of Transportation. It opened in 1982, replacing the viaduct built by Henry Flagler's Overseas Railway. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:39:23 GMT /news/2021-10-21/long-key-bridge-overseas-highway-florida-keys-department-of-transportation Nancy Klingener /news/2021-06-10/state-rejects-pride-lighting-for-sunshine-skyway-ringling-causeway The Florida Department of Transportation has rejected plans to light bridges in St. Petersburg and Sarasota in honor of Pride Month, but went back on a similar denial in Jacksonville. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:43:39 GMT /news/2021-06-10/state-rejects-pride-lighting-for-sunshine-skyway-ringling-causeway Daniel Finton /news/2021-06-09/rainbow-lights-returning-to-acosta-bridge-for-pride-month-but-questions-remain The colors of the rainbow will be returning to Downtown Jacksonville’s Acosta Bridge Wednesday night in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:29:36 GMT /news/2021-06-09/rainbow-lights-returning-to-acosta-bridge-for-pride-month-but-questions-remain Brendan Rivers /news/2021-03-10/miami-dade-police-department-starts-pedestrian-and-safety-campaign Florida is one of the worst states for pedestrian and cyclist accidents and deaths. That’s according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an effort to reduce this problem, the Miami-Dade Police Department is conducting a pedestrian and bicycle safety Campaign. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:50:55 GMT /news/2021-03-10/miami-dade-police-department-starts-pedestrian-and-safety-campaign Julian Quintana