Jared W. Perdue, P.E.
@FDOT_Secretary
Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation. With our partners, we build and maintain Florida's transportation infrastructure.
Signal restoration is vital to maintaining safety after a storm. After Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year, our FDOT crews assessed over 14,000 traffic signals collectively statewide for outages.
Hurricanes can knock out power to traffic signals, which are important in helping people navigate roadways safely post-storm. After each storm, FDOT does a thorough survey of impacted areas to determine which signals need to be restored. This can include deploying generators as a…
Last August, while responding to Hurricane Debby, FDOT deployed over 1,200 generators to various locations across the impact zone. Pre-staging resources allowed us to quickly get traffic signals operational and keep the roadway safe for 1st responders and residents returning…
Severe weather can bring the unexpected, making preparation the key to success. To prepare for any power outages that may occur, FDOT stages fully fueled generators that can be deployed after a storm to help keep traffic signals operational under temporary power. While these…
Setting the stage to bring new business to Florida was a top priority for last month’s trade mission, which is why it was great to hear about new business opportunities in Stuttgart. There is great potential for new ventures in the next few years.
Pleasure to visit the @HarwellCampus during June’s trade mission to meet with space industry partners in the UK’s growing space sector. Looking forward to new partnerships and chances to collaborate on space development projects in both England & Florida.
Thank you, @SecDuffy and Deputy Secretary Bradbury, for yesterday’s incredibly productive roundtable with fellow State DOTs. It is reassuring to know that our shared goals of enhancing transportation safety and accelerating infrastructure delivery will be key priorities in the…
U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Steven Bradbury and Senior Advisor Sean McMaster hosted a first-of-its-kind event on Thursday, bringing together State DOT CEOs to discuss @USDOT’s policy priorities for the next surface transportation reauthorization.
Northwest Florida has been in good hands under District Secretary Gainer. Started my FDOT career with this man as my mentor and it was an honor to be with him to celebrate his retirement. Thank you for all you’ve done for Florida.
Thank you, @PSchnieder for meeting with Florida on our recent mission trip to discuss how we can collaborate internationally to deliver innovative solutions to transportation challenges.
Joined Floridians for Better Transportation for the Transportation Summer Camp in Orlando. It was great to connect with fellow transportation professionals to conceptualize new ideas for Florida’s transportation system.
Once again, FL is leading the way to protect our state and residents. This time, it’s from the harmful risks of weather modification activities. FDOT is joining the bold leadership of @GovRonDeSantis and the Florida Legislature to make our stance clear: weather modification…
Today marks the start of Operation Southern Slow Down. We are united with our law enforcement partners, both statewide and across the Southeast, to reduce speeding. With nearly 13% of all traffic fatalities attributed to speeding in Florida, we all have a part to play in getting…
FDOT is proud to partner with law enforcement agencies across the Southeast for Operation Southern Slow Down, an annual law enforcement campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding and increase roadway safety. Higher speeds increase the risk of crashes, make…
Today, we celebrate one of the most significant days in our nation’s history. Please join me in celebrating our country’s independence and honoring the founding principles that have united us all as one nation under God: freedom, sacrifice, and love for our great country. Happy…
FDOT wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! Whether traveling or staying close to home, remember to celebrate responsibly, especially before getting behind the wheel. Let’s get everyone home safely. 🎆 🎆
Florida’s proactive efforts to ensure we keep our transportation facilities free & clear of political ideologies were cemented into law by @GovRonDeSantis on June 19 w/ the signing of Senate Bill 1662 & reemphasized in FDOT’s attached memo. Great to now have our federal partners…
Thank you to @GovRonDeSantis for your continued support. These investments will help Florida build the transportation system we need now and in the future.
Excited to have @GovRonDeSantis officially sign the budget for FY 25/26! These strategic investments enable FDOT to deliver projects that relieve congestion, support Florida’s supply chain and promote economic competitiveness. READ MORE: bit.ly/3ZXrtas
With more than 60% of all global space flights launching from FL, infrastructure projects like the new NASA Causeway Bridges and Space Commerce Way support the long-term success and growth of Florida’s space industry.
Through Florida’s Spaceport Improvement Program, FDOT works with our partners to plan and fund strategic spaceport projects like launch complex improvements, utility corridors to move large cargo, and payload processing facilities, all of which help Florida maintain its…
Saddened to hear about the passing of former FDOT Secretary Ben Watts. As Secretary, he set a standard for leadership that continues to have resounding impacts on the Department and Florida’s transportation industry. He was a true visionary who will be dearly missed. Praying for…
During FL’s economic development trade mission, had a productive meeting with Élodie Hanen, EVP in charge of development for the Île-de-France region’s public transportation services to discuss how Florida funds major projects and our robust work program.
The partnerships made on this trade mission will be beneficial in further strengthening ties between our two nations, whether in trade, transportation or logistics. Looking forward to building them even more.
Secretary of State @CordByrd visited the French Senate yesterday as part of the trade and business development mission to Paris. Thank you to our French Senate hosts! Secretary Byrd, along with @MyFDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue P.E., and @FranceinMiami Consul General Raphaël…
Connecting with our international partners during this trade mission has been a tremendous opportunity. We had the chance to meet with Germany’s Senator Ute Bonde to discuss potential regional connectivity solutions and other ways to further strengthen the partnership between…
Thank you @GovRonDeSantis for your invaluable support and for sharing our vision for a transportation system that leads the nation. From the establishment of initiatives like the FL Transportation Research Institute and the Transportation Academy to the launch of Advanced Air…
Florida leads the nation in aerospace, aviation, defense, transportation, and logistics. Today at the Florida Activation event in Paris, we built on that momentum by ceremonially signing two important bills to position our state for continued industry dominance: SB 1516…
With hundreds of weather reports and hourly updates needed as we go through a storm season, our meteorologist’s input is invaluable to interpreting weather through the lens of transportation.
Storms can be unpredictable, which is why FDOT stays ready with an in-house storm team, including our own meteorologist! Using tools like radar and satellite data, our meteorologist provides expertise that helps guide decisions during rapidly-evolving weather events. This…