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FDOT Learn More About Florida Department of Transportation
- Aviation
To provide a safe and secure air transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods, enhances economic prosperity, and preserves the quality of our environment and communities.
For more information please visit the
Aviation Office Web site.
- Comptroller
Manage, safeguard and account for Florida Department of Transportation's financial resources and information.
For more information please visit the
Office of
Comptroller Web site.
- Computer Security
The
Computer Security Office is responsible for statewide
coordination and administration of the department's
security policies, procedures, and standards. Duties
include security awareness training, security compliance
assessment and provision of access to department
computer resources.
For more information please visit the
Computer Security
Office Web site.
- Construction
The Office of
Construction is committed to providing safe and
efficient facilities for the traveling public. The
Construction Web site displays information about
alternative contracting, contractor issues, construction
manuals and technical details relating to various
engineering disciplines.
For more information please visit the
Construction Web site.
- Contact Management
Application to sign up to receive FDOT related ecommunications such as training, handbooks, bulletins, downloads and more.
For more information please visit the
Contact Management Web site.
- Contracts Administration
The Florida
Department of Transportation Contracts Administration
Office prequalifies contractors to bid on road and
bridge construction projects, advertises for bids on
road and bridge construction and maintenance
contracts, and awards these contracts.
For more information please visit the
Contracts Administration Web site.
- Design
Dedicated to the production of the plans and specifications necessary to implement the
Department of Transportation's Work Program. As a part of this effort, the Office of Design develops policy, procedures, criteria, and standards for the design of Florida's roadways, bridges and other structures.
For more information please visit the
Design Web site.
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Drainage
This Section provides hydrologic, hydraulic, storm water management, and coastal engineering services
to ensure that Florida DOT provides a safe, economical transportation system that preserves the quality of
Florida's environment. For more information please visit the
Drainage Web site.
- Engineering/CADD
Manage the computer-based technology to provide the
department's engineering community with engineering/CADD oriented computer systems used in the design and construction
of transportation facilities.
For more information please visit the
Engineering/CADD Web site.
- Emergency Management
FDOT Emergency Management, a vital element of the
State Emergency Response Team, is responsible for
preparing for, responding to, recovering from and
mitigating against emergency situations that affect the
state's inter-modal transportation systems. These
responsibilities extend from statewide events, such as
evacuations prior to major tropical storms, to assisting
local authorities following a heavy rain. For more
information please visit the
Emergency Management Web site.
- Environmental Management
The Environmental Management Office helps the department
integrate environmental and stewardship principles into
all plans and programs and balance natural, human,
cultural and physical considerations with sound
engineering principles, with the goal of preserving the
quality of our environment and communities.
For more information please visit the
Environmental Management Web site.
- Equal Opportunity Office
The Florida Department of Transportation's Equal
Opportunity Office was created to administer the
department's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program,
Title VI Program (Nondiscrimination in State and Federal
Programs and Activities), and Internal and External
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Program
(Title VII). For more information please visit the
Equal Opportunity Office Web site.
- Estimates
This
section sets policies, procedures and maintains estimating systems in support of statewide estimating processes. Functions include reviewing the estimates in the
department's 5-Year Work Program, conducting post-bid reviews, publishing the Basis of Estimates Manual, providing user support for the Long Range Estimates (LRE) and Trns*port estimating systems, and producing a variety of cost history reports.
For more information please visit the
Estimates Web site.
- Financial Development
For more information please visit the
Financial Development Web site.
- Florida's Turnpike Enterprise
To help meet the
state's growing transportation needs, ensuring value to customers, protecting investors and managing the Turnpike System in a business-like manner.
For more information please visit the
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise Web site.
- General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel is the statewide legal
office for the Department of Transportation. It provides
legal advice and representation to all of the
Department's programs and administrative staff
throughout Florida. The lawyers of the Office of General
Counsel provide legal counsel to the Secretary, the
Florida Rail Enterprise, the Florida Turnpike
Enterprise, management and all Department employees
through 9 locations. The Office also provides
information regarding the Department to the Governor,
Cabinet, the Court system, the Legislature, and other
federal, state and local government agencies.
For more information please
visit the
Office of the General Counsel Web site.
- Geotechnical Engineering
The Florida Department of Transportation's Geotechnical Engineering Program develops and implements design policy, procedures, standards and training that provide for consistent design to meet established criteria. It is our vision to provide our customers with excellence in engineering and to fulfill our mission to ensure a safe, economical and high quality transportation system.
For more information please visit the
Geotechnical Engineering Web site.
- Information Systems
OIS activities and resources provide for the processing, storing and retrieval of data, system development and maintenance, statewide computer network management, information security administration, and general information consulting services supporting the
department.
For more information please visit the
Information Systems Web site.
- Inspector General
Promote accountability, integrity and efficiency for the citizens of Florida by providing objective, timely audit and investigative services.
For more information please visit the
Inspector General Web site.
- Intermodal Systems
The
Intermodal Systems Development (ISD) offices include the Environmental
Management, Performance Management, Planning and Public
Transportation offices.
For more information please visit the
Intermodal Systems Web site.
- Legislative Programs
Keeping the public informed about DOT related issues is paramount to maintaining a positive relationship with the residents of the state of Florida.
For more information please visit the
Legislative Programs Web site.
- Local Agency Program
The Department contracts with Local Agencies to develop,
design, and construct transportation facilities using
Federal funds. The Department is held accountable to
ensure the Agencies comply with all applicable Federal
statutes, rules and regulations. For more
information please visit the
Local Agency Program Web site.
- Maintenance
The Office of Maintenance is responsible for maintaining the
state highway system.
For more information please visit the
Maintenance Web site.
- Maps and Publications
Distribute technical manuals and county maps to DOT personnel, contractors, consultants, and the public.
For more information please visit the
Maps and Publications Web site.
- Materials
The Florida Department of Transportation's Materials Program ensures that the materials used in transportation construction projects meet the required department specifications. In addition, the program investigates new and emerging technologies to improve the long-term performance of transportation facilities.
For more information please visit the
Materials Web site.
- One Stop Permitting
Information regarding FDOT Permits. FDOT Permits are only associated with the Florida State Highway System.
For more information please visit the
One Stop Permitting Web site.
- Outdoor Advertising
The Florida Department of Transportation is responsible for controlling ODA signs on the National and State highway systems. The
department must control the location, size, height, spacing and lighting of ODA signs but has no authority to regulate the content of advertising messages on the signs.
For more information please visit the
Outdoor Advertising Web site.
- Pavement
Management
The Pavement Management Section will provide the analysis tools, procedures and technical assistance through well coordinated
pavement management and design systems to enable the districts to put the
right pavement in the right place at the right time. These systems will contribute significantly to providing a safe highway system that provides mobility and economic prosperity to the citizens of Florida.
For more information please visit the
Pavement Management Web site.
- Performance Management
The Performance Management Section includes the training
and development programs of the agency and the programs
supporting the FDOT Business Model including: Leadership
consultation, Business Plan support, Quality
Assurance/Quality Control, Performance Measures and the
Performance Measurement System, The Employee Survey,
Supervisors Academy, Management Academy, Leadership
Academy, Graduate Academy, Basic Design Instructor
Training, and much more. For more
information please visit the
Performance Management Web site.
- Personnel
Coordinate and administer personnel resource functions, including
selection, classification and pay, benefits, and
employee relations. For more information please visit the
Personnel Web site.
- Planning
Is responsible for the development and management of the department's responsibilities in policy planning, systems planning, transportation statistics and environmental management. They serve as the focal point for information and coordination related to planning and environmental management activities.
For more information please visit the
Planning Web site.
- Procedural Documents
The Forms and Procedures office will ensure the department's procedural document system, official forms, and supporting infrastructure are properly developed, maintained, and updated to provide maximum flexibility and efficient use by our internal and external customers.
For more information please visit the
Procedural Documents Web site.
- Procurement
The Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) Central Procurement Office is
responsible for acquiring professional consultant
services (engineering, architecture, landscape
architecture, surveying & mapping, planning, and right
of way acquisition), contractual services, and
commodities related to the state highway systems. The
department procures road and construction materials, and
other products or services related to the maintenance of
roads, bridges or other transportation facilities, as
well as supplies and services that support the
day-to-day operations of the agency.
For more information please visit the
Procurement Web site.
- Production Support Office
The
Production Support Office leads the Department's efforts in the areas of Accessibility/ADA Services, Architectural
Services, Project Management, the Professional Engineer Training Program, the Local Agency Program and the Value
Engineering Program. For more information please visit the
Production
Support Office Web site.
- Project Management
The Project Management section maintains the Standard
Scope of Work and Staff Hour Estimation Guidelines for
procuring design and Project Development and
Environmental (PD&E) services. They are responsible for
Consultant Evaluation, project management training and
developing tools for FDOT Project Managers.
For more information please visit the
Project Management Web site.
- Public Information Office
Keeping the public informed about DOT-related issues is paramount to maintaining a positive relationship with the residents of the state of Florida.
For more information please visit the
Public Information Office Web site.
- Public Transportation
Responsible for the
administration of federal grants, modal planning, policy
development, regional and statewide program
implementation for Aviation, Transit, Rail, Intermodal
and Seaports programs, as well as support for updating
the Florida Transportation Plan, implementation of the
Statewide Strategic Intermodal System Plan, Statewide
Growth Management Initiative, and the Environmental
Transportation Decision-Making process. Provide
administrative and technical support to the seven (7)
Department of Transportation (DOT) districts.
For more information please visit the
Public Transportation Web site.
- Rail
The Rail Office is responsible for assisting in the
development of Florida's rail system, both passenger and
freight. The office is responsible for developing and
implementing the Florida Rail System Plan, rail safety,
rail project development/management, rail research and
SIS implementation.
For more information please visit the
Rail Web site.
- Research Center
The Research Center oversees the Florida Department of Transportation's research program. Its mission is to improve and protect Florida's transportation system through the ethical scientific conduct of research that increases global knowledge of products, processes, and practices; to transfer information; and to encourage the implementation of research results. The Research Center contracts with state universities and other research service providers to perform research in all areas of transportation. It also participates in pooled fund studies with other state transportation agencies and contributes to national studies on subjects of benefit to Florida. The research program contributes to increasing the safety, reliability, capacity, and efficiency of the transportation system In Florida.
For more information please visit the
Research Center Web site.
- Right of Way
The Office of Right of Way has a primary mission of acquiring the real property necessary for the construction of transportation facilities. In carrying out this mission, we also provide relocation assistance to people and businesses displaced by the various projects and lease or sell any acquired property which may be surplus to our needs.
For more information please visit the
Right of Way Web site.
- Roadway Design
The Roadway Design Office develops and provides policies, procedures, training, criteria and standards for the design of Florida
roadways.
For more information please visit the
Roadway Design Web site.
- Safety
Our mission is to continually improve the safety of users of Florida's highway system, the safety of
department employees, and the department's preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural and man-made emergencies.
The Safety Office consists of the following sections:
federal highway safety grants, crash data, bicycle
pedestrian program, Safe Routes to School Program,
emergency management, crossing guard train the trainer,
and employee health and safety. For more information please visit the
Safety Web site.
- Seaport
The Seaport Office is responsible for assisting in the development of Florida's 14 deepwater seaports through coordination of various planning activities and funds with the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic (FSTED) Council and the staff for Florida Ports Council (FPC). The
office is also responsible for seaport program planning, project management and SIS implementation.
For more information please visit the
Seaport Web site.
- Specifications
The Specifications section handles the process of
specification development, and provides the implemented
specifications workbook to the districts specification offices for
specifications package preparation. We provide assistance and training for both
specification development and specification package preparation.
For more information please visit the
Specifications Web site.
- Structures Design
The Florida Department of Transportation's Structures Design Office provides design guidance and assistance in support of the FDOT Mission resulting in safe, efficient and aesthetic structures.
For more information please visit the
Structures Design Web site.
- Surveying & Mapping
The Surveying and Mapping Office provides Aerial Surveying, and Geographic Mapping production services in support of
Florida's transportation system, other State Agencies and local governments. Additionally, our Location and Right of Way
Mapping Section supports all FDOT surveying and mapping activities in policies, procedures, training, research and
development. For more information please visit the
Surveying & Mapping Web site.
- Traffic Engineering and
Operations Office
Traffic Engineering and Operations is responsible
for several program areas such as Traffic Engineering
Studies, Signing and Operations. In addition, Traffic
Engineering and Operations is responsible for the
certification of traffic control signal devices and ITS
devices purchased and installed in the state. Other key
programs are the Intelligent Transportation Systems
Program (ITS), the Statewide Incident Management
Program, Safe Mobility for Life Program, and the
Commercial Vehicle Operations Program.
For more information please visit the
Traffic
Engineering and Operations Office Web site.
- Traffic Information
To provide statistical traffic information regarding Florida's State Highway System. Located on the map are designated traffic monitoring sites where historical statistics can be reviewed. In the event of an emergency (hurricane, wildfire, etc.) current observed traffic data will also be displayed.
For more information please visit the
Traffic Information Web site.
- Transit
The mission of the FDOT Transit Office is to
"identify, support, advance and manage cost effective, efficient and safe transportation systems and alternatives to maximize the passenger carrying capacity of surface transportation facilities."
For more information please visit the
Transit Web site.
- Transportation Disadvantaged
The State of Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
is an independent commission housed administratively within the Florida Department of Transportation. Our mission is to ensure the availability of efficient, cost-effective, and quality transportation services for transportation disadvantaged persons.
For more information please visit the
Transportation Disadvantaged Web site.
- Utilities
This
office develops and maintains rules, policies, procedures, forms and agreements for utility accommodation on FDOT Right-of-Way and monitor their implementation. Provide leadership, liaison, research, training, and technical support to FDOT and the utility industry.
For more information please visit the
Utilities Web site.
- Value Engineering
Value
Engineering strives to improve the value of project,
product or service through the application of a
systematic process by a multidisciplinary team. For more
information please visit the
Value Engineering Web site.
- Work Program
The Office of Work
Program (OWP)
is responsible for the
development, review and administration of the
department's 5 Year Work Program consistent with
applicable laws, policies and procedures. OWP is also
the primary liaison with Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) on matters relating to the financial
administration of federally funded projects, and also
develops the department's annual Obligation Authority
Plan. OWP develops the statewide letting plan and
monitors the production of projects as they progress to
construction. OWP is responsible for preparing and
presenting monthly Performance and Production Reports at
the Department's Executive Board Meetings. OWP manages
and provides support and training for the Financial
Management (FM) systems which are utilized for project
management and record keeping, and serves as liaison to
the Office of Information Systems (OIS) to define
enhancements and maintenance needs for those systems.
For more information please visit the
Work Program Web site.
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