Florida Department of Transportation

What Florida Department of Transportation does

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is a state government agency established in 1969, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, operating under statutory authority as an arm of the State of Florida with the Secretary of Transportation appointed by the Governor. FDOT manages the statewide transportation system through a decentralized structure of seven geographic districts plus Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, employing 5,001-10,000 staff and funded through state transportation trust funds (fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, tolls) and federal grants. For FY2025-26 the agency controls a $13.8 billion budget, with a $15.4 billion proposal for FY2026-27 and a multi-year Work Program totaling $14.3 billion. The agency is governed by Jared W. Perdue, P.E., as Secretary.

FDOT's product surface spans traveler-facing services and infrastructure systems. Core customer-facing systems include SunPass (electronic toll collection across Florida's turnpike network), Florida 511 (real-time traffic data via web, mobile app, and phone), and Road Rangers (free roadside assistance on interstates). Operational and enforcement infrastructure includes 20 fixed weigh stations plus mobile enforcement weighing over 20 million vehicles annually, 53 rest areas across 35 sites, and a Motor Carrier Size and Weight program. The agency has launched an Advanced Air Mobility initiative anchored at SunTrax, the nation's first aerial test site in Polk County, supporting eVTOL developers (Archer, BETA, Joby, Bell-Dancy). Recent technology investments include a wireless EV charging pilot on State Road 516 with ENRX (Norway) delivering up to 200 kW at highway speed, a statewide floating solar program with D3Energy on highway stormwater ponds (1+ GW potential), and an AI-powered RoadDefender work zone safety system built with Samsung and SmartCone that achieves 4X reduction in worker response times. Other proprietary assets include the PATH product evaluation system (Approved Product List with automated compliance workflows) and the JustFOIA-powered customer service portal.

FDOT's revenue model is that of a public agency: no direct pricing for public road use. Operating funds flow from state transportation trust fund revenues and federal infrastructure grants (e.g., $180M INFRA grant for I-4 truck parking, $9.6M CRISI rail grant). The agency also directs capital toward specific industrial growth programs — notably $93M for Spaceport Improvement Program supporting Blue Origin's $600M Rocket Park expansion at Cape Canaveral and $531M in state space investment to Brevard County. Customer segments are governmental and quasi-governmental: the general public (Florida residents and 130+ million annual visitors), municipal governments (City of Orlando, City of Tampa via $18M federal grant), aerospace companies, AAM developers, and commercial motor vehicle operators. The agency's monetization is best understood as delivery of funded infrastructure programs rather than commercial revenue capture.

Name

Florida Department of Transportation

Legal name

Florida Department of Transportation

Website

https://fdot.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Florida Department of Transportation is a state government agency operating Florida's statewide transportation system through seven districts plus Turnpike Enterprise, managing highways, aviation, rail, seaports, spaceports, and emerging Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure with an annual budget exceeding $13 billion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rail Infrastructure Authorities (Track, Stations, Grade Crossings) (BPAIALAG), Commercial Vehicle Credentialing & Permitting Systems (IRP/IFTA, Oversize/Overweight Permits) (TLAJAKAE), Roadway Structures & Geotechnical Asset Maintenance (Retaining Walls, Slopes, Rockfall) (TLAJAAAI), Public Transit Agencies (Bus, Rail, Metro, Paratransit) (BPAIALAB)

Keywords

• State transportation infrastructure
• Highway construction maintenance
• Traffic management services
• Transportation safety enforcement
• Public transit operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Transportation Funding: Government agency funded primarily through state transportation trust funds, including fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and toll revenues. Governor DeSantis proposed $15.4 billion for FDOT in 2026-27 budget.
2. Spaceport Improvement Program: State funding supporting aerospace industry infrastructure, including $93 million allocated for Spaceport Improvement Program and $5 million for Space Florida wastewater capacity.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Florida Department of Transportation plans, builds, operates, and maintains Florida's statewide transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges, aviation facilities, rail, seaports, spaceports, and emerging advanced air mobility systems. The agency delivers traveler-facing services such as SunPass electronic toll collection, Florida 511 real-time traffic information, and Road Ranger roadside assistance, while funding and regulating public transit, commercial vehicle enforcement, and aeronautics. FDOT also administers capital programs totaling approximately $13.8 billion annually, supporting construction, resurfacing, bridge repair, and innovative infrastructure pilots including wireless EV charging and floating solar.

Product overview

The Florida Department of Transportation operates as a state government agency providing a comprehensive statewide transportation system. The agency offers a portfolio of traveler-facing products including SunPass (electronic toll collection), Florida 511 (real-time traffic information), and Road Rangers (roadside assistance). FDOT also operates SunTrax, an Advanced Air Mobility testing facility, and uses internal systems such as the PATH product evaluation system. Infrastructure initiatives include floating solar programs on highway stormwater ponds, wireless EV charging pilots on expressways, and vertiport infrastructure for emerging air taxi services. The agency allocates approximately $13.8 billion annually to statewide transportation infrastructure including highway construction, bridge repairs, rail programs, and aviation facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SunPass: Electronic toll collection system for Florida's Turnpike and toll roads
• Florida 511
• SunTrax
• Road Rangers
• Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

Products and services

• SunPass

Quantifiable outcome

• Florida ranked #1 for Best Roads by Overdrive readers with 15% of votes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• D3EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026FDOT partnered with D3Energy for a statewide floating solar program, with the first installation operating on an FDOT stormwater pond in Orlando in partnership with Orlando Utilities Commission. D3Energy has an exclusive statewide master lease with FDOT to develop floating photovoltaic systems on FDOT stormwater ponds within state highway rights-of-way. The program could ultimately support more than 1 gigawatt of floating solar capacity, enough to power over 200,000 homes.
• Orlando Utilities CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026OUC partnered with FDOT and D3Energy for the first floating solar installation on an FDOT stormwater pond in Orlando, helping keep panels cooler and reduce pond evaporation.
• Space FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2026Space Florida partnership with FDOT through the Spaceport Improvement Program to support Blue Origin's $600 million Rocket Park campus expansion at Cape Canaveral, creating 500 aerospace jobs. The state allocated $93 million for Spaceport Improvement Program and $5 million for Space Florida wastewater capacity.
• Blue OriginmajorOthers · 24 May 2026Blue Origin's $600 million Project Horizon expansion includes an 830,000-square-foot upper stage manufacturing facility at Cape Canaveral with 500 aerospace jobs at average salary exceeding $98,000, supported through FDOT's Spaceport Improvement Program.
• Bell-Dancy IndustriesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Miami-Dade Aviation Department partnership with BDI to develop air taxi infrastructure at Miami Executive Airport and surrounding county airports, launching 'SafeLand' pilot program deploying BDI's ALTA autonomous landing and take-off system for eVTOL operations. Testing coordinated under FAA oversight and connected to FDOT's SunTrax testing facility.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026FDOT and Embry-Riddle hosted the inaugural Florida Advanced Air Mobility Symposium from May 11-12, 2026, at Daytona Beach Campus, bringing together over 300 researchers, policymakers, and aviation innovators. The event featured live flight demonstrations and positions Florida to become the first state with commercial AAM operations.
• BETA TechnologiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026BETA Technologies conducted live flight demonstrations of its all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft at the FDOT/Embry-Riddle AAM Symposium, showcasing advanced air mobility technology in Florida as part of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
• Joby AviationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Joby Aviation provided an eVTOL simulator demonstration at the FDOT/Embry-Riddle AAM Symposium, part of their participation in the Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program targeting commercial operations in Florida.
• South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2026FDOT funds Tri-Rail through the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, with funding restored to $60 million in FY 2026-27 state budget after being slashed to $15 million last year. SFRTA led extensive lobbying campaign to restore funding for the commuter railroad serving 19 stops.
• ENRXmajorTechnology or Integration · 30 December 2025Norwegian firm ENRX providing dynamic wireless EV charging technology for State Road 516, a $500M+ Central Florida expressway. The 0.75-mile pilot section will deliver up to 200 kilowatts to compatible vehicles at highway speeds, with construction beginning in 2026 and completion targeted for 2029.
• Seminole Gulf RailwayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025FDOT provided $4.3 million towards Seminole Gulf Railway's $32.1 million track improvement project to renew 11.5 miles of track between Fort Ogden and Cleveland, Florida, funded also by a $9.6 million federal CRISI grant.
• St. Petersburg CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025FDOT launched the OnBoard Tampa Bay workforce development initiative facilitated by St. Petersburg College to develop local workforce for over $6 billion in infrastructure projects, aiming to meet demand for 500,000 construction workers through 2026.
• Alico Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Alico Inc. partnered with FDOT to design and build a wildlife underpass along State Road 82 in Collier County. Alico committed approximately $5 million towards the project expected to begin before end of 2025 and complete in 2027, supporting panther recovery efforts and wildlife movement.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North Carolina Department of Transportation: State DOT managing highways, rail, aviation, and ferry programs with multi-modal emphasis similar to FDOT. Comparable in program scope, decentralized delivery model, and pursuit of federal infrastructure funding.
• Georgia Department of Transportation: Mid-to-large state DOT with district-based structure and similar focus on highway construction, freight mobility, and express lane deployment. Comparable to FDOT in growth-driven program expansion and use of innovative financing.
• Virginia Department of Transportation: State DOT operating highways, tunnels, and toll facilities with a strong innovation agenda including connected/automated vehicle corridors. Directly comparable to FDOT's tech-forward posture and P3/toll-road financing model.

Broad incumbents

• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT): Large state DOT with district-based structure, extensive bridge inventory, and toll road operations. Comparable to FDOT in administering legacy infrastructure alongside modernization and active transportation initiatives.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Largest US state DOT with comparable responsibilities for highway, rail, and active transportation infrastructure. Like FDOT, it administers a multi-billion-dollar budget, oversees toll operations, and pursues innovative technology pilots; differs in geographic scale and political environment.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Texas state DOT with comparable multi-billion-dollar budget, statewide district structure, and broad responsibility for highway, rail, and aviation programs. Comparable to FDOT in scale and federal grant capture, though operating in a larger geographic area.
• Illinois Department of Transportation: Multi-modal state DOT managing highways, rail, and aeronautics with comparable capital program scale. Similar to FDOT in balancing urban congestion relief with freight corridor investment.
• New York State Department of Transportation: State DOT overseeing highway, bridge, rail, and aviation programs across a major population state. Comparable to FDOT's decentralized regional structure and capital-intensive program delivery, with similar exposure to aging infrastructure rehabilitation.

Others

• Space Florida: FDOT's spaceport counterpart that jointly administers the $93M Spaceport Improvement Program supporting Blue Origin, SpaceX, and other aerospace tenants. Operationally distinct from FDOT's highway mandate but tightly coupled on aerospace infrastructure funding.

Emerging players

• South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA / Tri-Rail): Tri-Rail's operating entity, directly funded by FDOT at $60M annually and serving 19 stops with record 4.5M annual passengers. Closely tied to FDOT but a distinct commuter rail authority rather than a peer state DOT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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