Business View Civil and Municipal | February 2021

24 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL FEBRUARY 2021 AT A GLANCE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) WHAT: Executive agency governing the state transportation system WHERE: Based in Tallahassee, Florida WEBSITE: www.fdot.gov A n executive agency reporting directly to Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) fulfills a strong mission to provide a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods, enhances economic prosperity, and preserves the quality of Florida’s environment and communities. The Sunshine State and its year-round warm climate provides numerous opportunities to move people and goods through multiple modes including air, rail, highways/streets, sea, spaceports, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. FDOT is here to ensure those modes of travel are safe and accessible for Floridian citizens and visitors, alike. Kevin J. Thibault was named Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation by Governor DeSantis on January 18, 2019. He is also proud to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), as well as serving on the Board Improve Safety, Enhance Mobility, Inspire Innovation