If you were to rate your knowledge on traffic safety, particularly concerning bicycle and pedestrian (walking) safety, what score would you give yourself? Are you a wise walker? How about your family and friends or coworkers? The WalkWise program has arrived in the northeast Florida area as an expansion from the efforts of Florida Department of…
This week, WJXT Channel 4 reporter Heather Leigh rode along with FDOT’s Road Rangers, trucks that patrol the interstates prepared to assist motorists in distress, to give viewers a firsthand look at the services they provide on our roadways. Road Ranger Andy Henry was at the wheel with Leigh riding shotgun. Road Ranger Supervisor Cody Parham…
The Florida Department of Transportation will soon begin a $1.5 million project to reconstruct and replace the Newnan/Hubbard Street Bridge over Hogan’s Creek, located next to Confederate Park in the Springfield Historic District. A complete bridge and road closure is scheduled for the duration of the project, which is set to begin February 25. Newnan…
Professional race car drivers, triathletes, cyclists, and sports commentators were just a few riding more than 60 miles from St. Augustine to Daytona International Speedway on February 17 to show support for bicyclist safety. NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse Jr. organized Champions Ride for Bicycle Safety for the second year in a row, and this year, there was…
Call 511, Visit FL511.com, Download the 511 Mobile App or Follow 511 on Twitter Race fans from all over the world will be traveling to Florida’s east coast to experience the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 21. The Florida Department of Transportation encourages motorists to use the 511 Traveler Information System for information on current…
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