“Transportation: Florida’s Road Map to Economic Recovery”

The Florida Department of Transportation would like to invite you to attend our 3rd Annual Regional Transportation Forum,hosted by District Five in collaboration with Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. This year’s theme is:“Transportation: Florida’s Road Map to Economic Recovery” Date: January 30, 2009Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Turnpike Mile Post 263 Florida’s Turnpike Turkey Lake Service Plaza Ocoee, FL 34761 A meeting agenda is attached. Guest speakers include:· Marcos Marchena, Florida Transportation Commission Chairman· Kevin Thibault, Assistant Secretary for Engineering & Operations· Noranne Downs, District Five Secretary· Jim Ely, Turnpike Secretary The support of Congress, State Legislators, County and City Leadership is vital. Communication is the key. The current state of the economy, budget shortfalls and funding issues affect us all, and the way we do business in Central Florida. Yet, it is our belief that addressing transportation issues, in creative and cost-effective ways, will pave the way for eventual economic recovery. District Five Secretary Noranne Downs invites you or your delegate to attend the third annual Regional Transportation Forum hosted by the Florida Department of Transportation, District Five. The need for coordination among our transportation partners has never been greater. The Forum provides the opportunity to exchange ideas, identify opportunities and develop strategies for innovative transportation solutions. Your participation is vital, and valued, as we come together to discuss how transportation will be the “Road Map to Florida’s Economic Recovery.” Please confirm your attendance by January 16 by calling 386-943-5475 or emailing Jennifer.wynn@dot.state.fl.us. Jennifer WynnExecutive AssistantOffice of the District Five Secretary719 S. Woodland Blvd.; DeLand, FL 32720386-943-5475, Fax 386-740-2675"D5 - One Mission, One Team, One Voice"