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    FDOT Public Transit Office

    The mission of the FDOT Transit Office is to "identify, support, advance and manage cost effective, efficient and safe transportation systems and alternatives to maximize the passenger carrying capacity of surface transportation facilities." The FDOT Transit Office consists of three sections: Grants and Procurement, Transit Operations, and Transit Planning, each of which has specific areas of responsibility.

    In partnership with public transportation providers statewide, the FDOT Public Transit Office strives to provide reliable , safe, and cost effective access to those who live, work, learn, and play in Florida. Our vision is to create a better travel experience with viable and reliable options to driving for residents and visitors to Florida. 

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    Events and Workforce Development: 

    2024 Florida Commuter Transportation Summit
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - May 20-22, 2024

    Florida’s premier Transportation Demand Management (TDM) conference is coming to beautiful Downtown Fort Lauderdale. This 20-year strong conference provides networking and educational opportunities with in-depth insight into TDM concepts and best practices as well as Florida Department of Transportation’s Commuter Assistance Programs.

    Riverside Hotel
    620 East Las Olas Boulevard
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
    https://www.riversidehotel.com/

    Register for Summit


    2024 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop & Transit Safety and Operations Summit
    Tampa, Florida - June 3-5, 2024

    The 2024 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop & Transit Safety and Operations Summit will be held on June 3-5, 2024 at the Embassy Suites-USF in Tampa. This unique professional development workshop is sponsored by the Florida Public Transportation Association, the Florida Department of Transportation and the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research.

    Register for the Professional Development Workshop & Transit Safety and Operations Summit

     

    FDOT August 2024 National Transit Database (NTD) Workshop

    To assist Florida urban NTD reporters in ensuring the accuracy of their reports, FDOT is sponsoring this free NTD data collection and reporting seminar. This seminar is designed for anyone affiliated with a Florida public agency who is responsible for urban data reporting, statistical compilation, or other financial duties and activities related to the NTD. 

    August 19 · 8:30am - August 21 · 2pm CDT - Bayway Transit, 1010 Cone Avenue Panama City, FL 32401

    Register for the FDOT August 2024 National Transit Database (NTD) Workshop


     

     

      FDOT Public Transit Office

      State Rail and Transit Manager
      Gabrielle Matthews
      1-850-414-4803
      605 Suwannee Street, MS 26
      Tallahassee, FL 32399
      Tel: 850-414-4500

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