FDOT District Six Hosts Annual Road Ranger Workshop to Support Traffic Incident Management

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six Transportation Systems
Management & Operations (TSM&O) Office recently hosted its annual Road Ranger Workshop.
This collaborative event brings together staff from the FDOT TSM&O office, SunGuide
Transportation Management Center (TMC), Road Ranger Service Patrol, and Incident Response
Vehicles (IRV) to review program operations and reinforce key procedures.

 

TMC operators and field responders work under the unifying goal of clearing incidents quickly
while promoting roadway safety every day. However, they each play different roles and have a
unique set of responsibilities to fulfil in the overall operations. The workshop provides an
opportunity for them to meet face to face in an open setting that promotes dialogue between all
members.

 

The workshop is delivered in a classroom-style format that encourages interaction and crossfunctional
learning. Participants are strategically grouped to promote collaboration, allowing
Road Rangers, TMC operators, and IRV personnel to gain a deeper understanding of each
other’s responsibilities and challenges. The sessions address operational updates, program
enhancements, and best practices. A key feature of the workshop includes hands-on role-playing
scenarios, where participants switch roles to simulate real-world incident response from both the
field and TMC perspectives. These exercises help bridge communication gaps and reinforce
mutual understanding among team members.

 

The Road Ranger Workshop continues to play a vital role in enhancing the effectiveness of the
Traffic Incident Management (TIM) program and the District has received excellent feedback
from staff. The District Six TSM&O Office remains committed to equipping the TIM Team with
the training and resources necessary to ensure safer and more efficient roadway operations across
the region.