Most everyone has heard of the Florida Department of Transportation, but what do they do? How are they funded? How are planning for the future? In a state facing unprecedented growth as well as a top tourist destination, our transportation infrastructure is vital to our success. Additionally, with hurricanes impacting Florida every year, it's vital to our safety. Listen in as we talk with Kevin J. Thibault , the Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation.

 

Kevin J. Thibault was named Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 18, 2019.

 

As Secretary, Thibault oversees the lead agency in state government with the statutory responsibility to coordinate the planning and development of a safe, viable, and balanced transportation system serving all regions of the state, and to assure the compatibility of all components, including multimodal facilities.  He is passionate about mentorship and building a diverse workforce for the future of Florida’s transportation system and has prioritized the implementation of several initiatives centered on improving safety, enhancing mobility, and inspiring innovation within the agency. 

 

Secretary Thibault spent half of his professional career in the private sector and the rest in various roles within FDOT and is a Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.