Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Advancements for Congestion Relief in Central Florida
BARTOW, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced major steps for congestion relief in Central Florida. These include 17 miles of new express lanes on Interstate 4 (I-4) in Hillsborough County and a new truck parking facility along the I-4 corridor in Polk County. The state is also breaking ground on the nation’s first infrastructure for […]
On Second Day of Trade Mission, Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Aerospace and Transportation Legislation to Strengthen Florida’s Industry
PARIS, France—Today, at the Florida Activation Event in Paris, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two key pieces of legislation that will further solidify Florida’s position as a global leader in aerospace, transportation, and advanced mobility innovation. The Governor signed Senate Bill 1516, establishing the International Aerospace Innovation Fund, and Senate Bill 1662, which enacts comprehensive reforms […]
Florida Poly students explore innovations at SunTrax testing facility
Florida Polytechnic University students had an exciting look at the future of transportation technology this week during a visit to SunTrax, the autonomous vehicle (AV) testing and development facility in Auburndale, Florida. As they toured the cutting-edge facility, the first of its kind in the country, students experienced firsthand how this rapidly evolving technology is […]
Future of self-driving cars are being put to the test in Central Florida
The future of self-driving cars is being made in Central Florida. However, it’s not just cars and trucks. A new facility is pushing the envelope on what vehicles can do to protect lives and remove human error. Channel 9 got an inside look at this new technology designed to keep drivers safe when they hit […]
ICYMI: Southern State DOT Projects Win Regional America’s Transportation Awards
WASHINGTON – Eight state department of transportation projects from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia recently received regional 2023 America’s Transportation Awards for the positive impact on their respective communities; whether by offering emergency repairs in the aftermath of a hurricane, offering new pedestrian features to encourage active transportation, or developing cutting-edge technology for the future […]
Innovative SunTrax Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Today, the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Turnpike Enterprise celebrated the official grand opening of SunTrax, with a ceremony attended by elected officials, local representatives, community leaders, and partners. The winner of several construction design and tolling innovation industry awards, SunTrax was created to develop and test emerging technologies that will improve safety and advance […]
SunTrax Announces Industry Forum
The Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (“Department”), is hosting an Industry Forum for its SunTrax® Automated/Connected Vehicle Test Facility (“SunTrax”) operator project. SunTrax is a large-scale, state-of-the-art facility developed by the Department that is dedicated to the research, development, and testing of emerging transportation technologies in safe and controlled environments. The Department anticipates […]
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Wins Prestigious 2020 President’s Award for Excellence and Technology Award from IBTTA
Today, during its Virtual 88th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) announced it has awarded Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE)(link is external) the prestigious 2020 President’s Award for Excellence. IBTTA is the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve tolling. The President’s Award is the top honor […]