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Florida Department of TransportationMark C. Wilson, P.E., State Traffic Operations Engineer
Joseph B. Santos, P.E., State Safety Engineer
Traffic Operations and Safety Peer MeetingSchaumburg, Il
November 14‐15, 2012
Office Overview ‐ Traffic Operations and Safety Overview of Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Operations Office and Safety Office
Mission and Goals Roles and Responsibilities Organization Chart Strengths, Challenges, and Weaknesses Partnerships
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Florida Department of Transportation
Decentralized Tallahassee Central Office Seven Districts and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise.
7,426 employees statewide State Highways
12,076 centerline miles and 6,661 bridges
Our MissionThe department will
provide a safe transportation system
that ensuresthe mobility of people
and goods,enhances economic
prosperity andpreserves the quality of our environment and
communities
Florida DOT Central Office Organization
State Safety Office Our Mission
Our mission is to continually improve the safety of users of Florida's highway system, and the safety of Department employees.
Our Goals Decrease the frequency, rate, and severity of, and potential for, crashes involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles on public roads in Florida through the implementation of comprehensive safety programs involving engineering, enforcement, education and/or emergency services.
Provide procedures, training and awareness activities that foster safe work practices and workplaces for Department employees.
Traffic Engineering and Operations Office The State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office provides support and expertise in the application of traffic engineering principles and practices to improve safety and mobility.
Does not include Consultant Staff support for ITS, ITS Communication, CVO & IM Programs
Roles and Responsibilities State Safety Office
Highway Safety Improvement Program Strategic Highway Safety Plan Highway Safety Plan Crash Data
State Traffic Engineering and Operations Traffic Engineering Studies, Signing and Operations Certification of traffic control signal devices and ITS devices Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (ITS), the Statewide Incident Management Program, and Safe Mobility for Life Program
District & Turnpike Safety Staff Safety Project Development
Florida DOT Organization ‐Strengths, Challenges, and Weaknesses Pro’s & Con’s of having Two Independent Offices and a de‐centralized Statewide Organization Pro’s
Separate Offices allow diversification in activities. Decentralized allows bold initiatives.
Con’s Safety Related activities require proactive coordination. Safety Engineering staff includes 1 PE. Decentralized require tracking to maintain consistency.
Questions?Mark C. Wilson, P.E.State Traffic Operations EngineerFlorida Department of Transportation605 Suwannee Street, MS 36Tallahassee, Florida 32399‐[email protected]‐410‐5419
Joseph B. Santos, P.E.Transportation Safety EngineerFlorida Department of Transportation605 Suwannee Street, MS 53Tallahassee, Florida 32399‐[email protected]‐245‐1502
