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FL511 Supports Distracted Driving Awareness Month

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (FL511) support an important national motor traffic safety observance. FDOT and FL511 support…

FL511 Supports Florida Bicycle Month

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (FL511) support Florida Bicycle Month, which is recognized annually each March. This is…

Use FL511 for travel to holiday destinations and college football bowl games

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – December and January are peak travel times on Florida’s roadways, as motorists travel to holiday celebrations and college football bowl games. Florida 511 (FL511) can help motorists…

Use FL511 to travel to the Homestead Miami Speedway

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Homestead Miami Speedway will host NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend, scheduled for November 15-17. As you head to the event, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages…

Use FL511 during National Teen Driver Safety Week this month

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place from October 20 to 26, 2019. The Florida Department of Transportation supports all efforts to increase the safety of teen…

Brickell Avenue Bridge now captured on camera!

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Brickell Avenue Bridge is an important part of the daily lives of many travelers in the downtown Miami-Dade County area. Keeping motorists informed of the bridge’s…

FL511 recognizes National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and encourages motorists to use the FL511 Truck Parking Availability System

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – September 8 – 14, 2019 is recognized as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This is a special time for America to honor all professional truck drivers for…

Include FL511 in your Labor Day travel plans

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – For many, Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer. This year, Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 2. During this time, if you plan to drive…

Travel Smart with the FL511 Mobile App to College Football Games

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –  The college football season is upon us. Games will be played throughout the state. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages motorists traveling to and from the games…