Structure
The Florida Transportation Commission, made up of nine commissioners chosen by Florida's Governor and Legislature, provides oversight for FDOT.
Each of FDOT's eight semi-autonomous districts is managed by a District Secretary. Following the 2002 legislation, the Turnpike District (now known as Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, or FTE) secretary became known as an executive director.
There are seven geographic districts plus the FTE. The FTE owns and maintains 460 miles (740 km) of toll roads. The Department owns four other toll roads and bridges: the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Alligator Alley, the Beachline East Expressway and the Pinellas Bayway System. Tolls on all Department-owned facilities are collected by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise.
In addition, the FDOT operates and manages several park and ride lots and Commuter Assistance Programs throughout the state. Most of the 7 geographic districts have a Districtwide Commuter Assistance Program.
On March 5, 2003, Governor Jeb Bush appointed José Abreu, P.E., as Secretary of Transportation.
On June 27, 2005, Governor Jeb Bush appointed Denver Stutler, Jr., as Secretary of Transportation. Previously, Stutler was Bush's chief of staff.
On January 2, 2007, Governor Charlie Crist appointed Stephanie Kopelousos as Interim Secretary of Transportation, she was confirmed as Secretary on April 2, 2007. Previously, Kopelousos served as FDOT's Federal Programs Coordinator.
On April 18, 2011, Governor Rick Scott appointed Anath Prasad as Secretary of Transportation.
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