District Six has conducted several temporary timing adjustments this year to mitigate congestion around several events, including the Fourth of July festivities, Labor Day weekend, and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority water pipe replacement project in the City of Marathon. The District’s arterial management team works with local stakeholders to proactively identify special events. They also monitor daily traffic patterns using the MCTSS advanced traffic management software, analytic tools, and closed-circuit television cameras. The goal is to identify potential issues in advance by aggregating data, assessing conditions, and implementing the corresponding traffic signal timing adjustment that will minimize traffic impacts for roadway users near the area.

The District’s arterial management team follows protocols and thresholds before making any traffic signal timing changes. These protocols include a preliminary observation period, an assessment phase to determine congestion levels, and the implementation of the traffic signal timing adjustment designed to meet the specific traffic needs of the noted area. The adjustment remain in place depending on congestion levels and the duration of the event. The team continuously monitors the area and restores the normal traffic signal timing when conditions improve.

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The NEO tour features a full day of meetings and presentations from department managers. New employees are educated about the role each unit plays within FDOT and how the units work together to achieve the agency’s mission of providing safe and reliable roadways. The goal is to provide foundational knowledge and empower new employees with the understanding about how their roles contribute to the regional transportation system in South Florida. The orientation starts with a welcome session hosted by the District Secretary and the Executive Team who introduce themselves and provide a comprehensive overview of the District. This is followed by a series of presentations from Human Resources, Office of Information Technology, and other pertinent departments. These presentations allow new employees to become familiar with critical staff and learn about important aspects that will impact their employment with FDOT.

The last portion of the orientation is a tour at the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (STMC) that houses the TSM&O Program Office. In this stop, new employees get a behind-the-scenes look at the STMC’s traffic control room and state-of-the-art video wall. They learn about the STMC’s services such as traffic management, incident management, and traveler information. TSM&O staff provide a presentation that highlights program statistics, major projects, and upcoming activities to showcase the breadth of the services. The STMC tour has provided added value to the orientation because it gives new employees a real-life demonstration of the mission critical services FDOT District Six delivers to the motoring public of South Florida every day.

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This meeting promotes face-to-face interagency communication between incident managers who support roadways located in the western part of the county, including State Road (S.R.) 826, Palmetto Express, I-75, 75 Express, Okeechobee Road, and Krome Avenue. It gives stakeholders the opportunity to share and discuss critical information about their programs and projects such as lessons learned, TIM best practices, construction timelines, upcoming lane closures, and special events. The goal is to inform partners about potential traffic impacts and TIM challenges in advance to identify solutions, mitigate congestion and promote safe travel in the region.  The meeting was held in the Hialeah Gardens Police Training Facility and was attended by representatives from FDOT District Six, District Four, Miami-Dade Transit, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Florida Division of Emergency Management, and private towing vendors.

The FDOT District Six TSM&O Office informed attendees about their latest initiatives. This included a debriefing on the traffic management activities to support the FIFA World Cup 2026, such as providing on-site traffic management support at Miami Stadium, dispatching additional Road Ranger resources, deploying portable cameras to improve monitoring capabilities along NW 27 Avenue, and displaying special messaging on regional dynamic message signs. Additional updates were provided about the tolling status for Palmetto Express, the installation of changeable message boards on 12 Road Ranger vehicles, and an update on the Wrong Way Vehicle Detection System deployment.

A representative from the Golden Glades Interchange (GGI) Enhancement Project highlighted the status and key benefits including the construction of 34 new bridges, additional lanes, upgraded lighting, and the installation of 50,000 feet of new drainage. The project is scheduled for and is slated to improve regional mobility along this major interchange that connects five state roadways in Miami-Dade County.  A representative from the U.S. 27/S.R. 25/Okeechobee Road Reconstruction Project gave a progress update. This is a 10-mile project divided into seven segments from S.R. 826 to the Miami-Dade/Broward County Line. Segment Two (NW 107 Avenue to NW 116 Way/Hialeah Gardens Boulevard) was completed this year and added a second-level overpass, constructed four new bridges, and upgraded traffic signals. Segment Three (NW 87 Avenue to NW 74 Avenue including the S.R. 826 interchange) is under construction and scheduled for completion in 2030. The presentations were followed by an open discussion session that allowed attendees to ask questions and share information such as upcoming trainings and events.

The TIM Team divided Miami-Dade County into the I-95 corridor (east) and the Palmetto corridor (west) to target traffic issues according to their respective areas and stakeholders. These corridor meetings are part of a larger series of annual regional meetings including two meetings in Monroe County and two collaborative regional meetings with the Broward County TIM Team. For more information about the TIM Program, please visit SunGuide.info.

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Mr. Mayorga has been a part of the District Six Road Ranger Program since March 2017. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service to the traveling public.

On May 19, 2026, Mr. Mayorga responded to a disabled vehicle with a flat tire that was occupied by Mayor Dieguez. The Road Ranger quickly assessed the situation, made sure the work area was safe, and changed the tire, allowing the mayor to safely continue his journey.  Following the incident, Mayor Dieguez submitted a letter of commendation to the Department recognizing his outstanding service.

Mayor Dieguez commended Mr. Mayorga for going beyond the normal scope of his duties and providing compassionate assistance during a stressful situation. In his letter, the mayor highlighted his quick response, calm demeanor, and willingness to help, noting the meaningful difference his actions made.

Mr. Mayorga says helping motorists remains one of his favorite parts of being a Road Ranger. His dedication to assisting people in need reflects the Road Ranger Program’s mission to provide timely assistance and improve safety for motorists throughout South Florida.

In recognition of his outstanding service, FDOT District Six Secretary Daniel Iglesias will honor Mr. Mayorga with a Certificate of Recognition at the upcoming District Six Town Hall Meeting in October 2026. This award highlights the important role Road Rangers play in supporting motorists and enhancing roadway safety throughout South Florida

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The TSM&O Office is retrofitting six pick-up trucks and six tow trucks with the new changeable message boards. The previous arrow boards used standard incandescent light bulb technology and displayed a directional arrow message when activated on the scene. The new boards use light-emitting diode (LED) technology for increased visibility and show the directional arrow as well as the “MOVE OVER” message to display actionable, compliance-driven alerts on the highway. The goal is to provide drivers with an additional layer of real-time traveler information and reinforce the “Move Over Law” to encourage safer behavior near active incident areas.

The idea for this deployment is part of the FDOT’s 2026 Target Zero Campaign. The campaign, which aims to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries, aligned with the TSM&O Office’s mission of using innovative strategies and technologies to advance traffic operations in our region.  TSM&O staff worked closely with the Traffic Safety Program during this process. They reviewed several safety enhancement concepts and selected the Truck-Mounted Changeable Message Board technology because of its ability to deliver clear, high‑visibility messaging during active incident operations. The Traffic Safety Program funded and procured the 12 units as part of its campaign budget and the TSM&O Office is completing installation this summer. Future deployment plans for additional Road Ranger and Incident Management vehicles are under consideration.

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FDOT and FHP work together to keep Florida’s state roadways moving safely and efficiently. FDOT provides Road Ranger safety service patrol services through qualified contractors to provide incident management and motorist assistance services along state roads. FHP maintains its own rotation list of approved wrecker operators to remove disabled, abandoned, or impounded vehicles. The new requirement in Florida Administrative Code 15B-9.006 was issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in January 2026. It requires all contractors in FHP’s wrecker operator system to complete the four-hour National TIM Responder Training for eligibility. The goal is to ensure that only wrecker operators who are trained in the national TIM safe practices and procedures are on the list.

The Miami-Dade County TIM Team offers these training courses on a quarterly basis. The team hosted these two additional sessions on July 30 and August 5, including a virtual attendance option for those unable to attend in person, to promote compliance under the new requirement. More than 100 operators attended the sessions and received their certification.

For more information about the National TIM Responder Training course, click here and visit sunguide.info to register for future training opportunities.

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This was the first time Miami served as a host city for the World Cup and collaboration efforts began more than a year in advance. FDOT worked with FIFA’s Miami-Dade County Host Committee, Miami Stadium, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, Florida Highway Patrol, FDOT Emergency Management, and regional partners. TSM&O staff attended approximately 20 coordination meetings to review and implement the traffic mobility plan created by the County for this event. The meetings outlined partner agency roles, reviewed emergency scenarios, and defined response procedures to mitigate traffic impact in the community.

The TSM&O Office provided operational support through traveler information, traffic monitoring, and incident management. The TSM&O Office expanded its traffic monitoring capabilities by deploying three temporary mobile cameras along NW 27 Avenue, sharing video from Miami-Dade County traffic cameras, and developing customized video walls in FDOT’s data integration and video aggregation system (DIVAS) platform. The dynamic message signs displayed advance notifications of upcoming matches, day-of-event travel advisories, roadway closure information, stadium ingress and egress messaging, and directional guidance for motorists traveling near the venue. On match days, a TSM&O representative worked on-site at the stadium’s command center to provide situational awareness and feedback to the SunGuide Transportation Management Center. The District also enhanced incident management efforts by deploying two additional Road Ranger tow trucks, staging an Incident Response Vehicle at the Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility, and repositioning flatbed trucks along critical corridors.

District Six also provided operational support for the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, which attracted up to 30,000 attendees, and required extensive coordination with regional partners. Following each match, the District evaluated operational performance and applied lessons learned to strengthen traffic management and incident response throughout the tournament.

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Mr. Flowers brings more than 20 years of traffic management experience to District Six. He began his career as a consultant to FDOT in 2005. He started as a traffic operator at the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (TMC) managing freeway operations, dispatching incident responders, and providing real-time traveler information to the motoring public of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. He became a valued member of the team as the TSM&O Program expanded to new levels throughout the years. His knowledge and dedication allowed him to advance to several key positions, including 95 Express Operator, 95 Express Supervisor, and other leadership roles.

In 2014, he joined the PortMiami Tunnel, where he managed daily traffic operations for the critical transportation corridor connecting PortMiami with downtown Miami. The facility serves thousands of cruise passengers, freight vehicles, and commuters each day. He later joined Miami-Dade County as a consultant, where he contributed to several transportation initiatives, including the South Dade TransitWay Corridor that is part of the SMART Program’s Bus Rapid Transit Service, which opened in 2025.

In his new role at FDOT, Mr. Flowers is supporting the Arterials Section and overseeing traffic operations for the Keys Connecting Overseas to Advance Safe Travel (Keys COAST) and the Monroe County Traffic Signal System Operations and Maintenance projects in the Florida Keys.

Mr. Flowers is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology at Florida International University to expand his knowledge and technical expertise. He is excited to bring his extensive experience to the team where he began his traffic management career. The District Six TSM&O Office is pleased to welcome Mr. Flowers and looks forward to his contributions to the program.

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This digital experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at South Florida’s regional transportation hub, showcasing innovative strategies and technologies to manage traffic, publish traveler information, and coordinate incident clearance efforts to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Users can navigate through key areas of the facility for an immersive virtual tour. The tour focuses on the control room, guiding users through the TMC operator, managed lanes, and arterial workstations. The experience concludes with a District Six Road Ranger who shares information about the motorist assistance and incident clearance services.

The SunGuide TMC hosts hundreds of visitors every year. Transportation professionals, community leaders, student organizations, and other groups come to the center to learn about the program. This interactive virtual tour was created to make the TMC more accessible to the public providing everyone with the opportunity to explore the center from their computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Click on the link below to step inside the TMC to learn how it keeps South Florida moving every day!

SunGuide TMC Interactive Virtual Tour

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The annual ROLF meeting convenes transportation operations leaders from across the southeastern United States to discuss transportation challenges, share best practices, and identify solutions that advance TSM&O initiatives. This year marked the first time the meeting was hosted in Miami, with representatives traveling from Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to participate in the two-day event.

The meeting began with welcome remarks from District Six Traffic Operations Engineer, Omar Meitin, who greeted attendees and highlighted the importance of regional collaboration in addressing transportation challenges and advancing operations-focused solutions. AASHTO representatives then led a comprehensive agenda covering nine topics critical to the future of transportation operations. Topics included the introduction to the Transportation Operations Manual (TOM), Performance Management, Communicating the Value of TSM&O, Planning and Programming, and other strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening transportation programs across the region.

In addition to the working sessions, attendees toured the SunGuide Transportation Management Center, where they learned about the innovative technologies and operational strategies used to manage traffic and improve mobility throughout Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. The meeting also provided several opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and team building among transportation professionals.

FDOT District Six was proud to host this important gathering of transportation leaders. The forum reinforced the shared commitment of state transportation agencies to advancing TSM&O strategies and technologies that enhance safety, improve mobility, and support a higher quality of life for the communities they serve.

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Ms. Webster worked with Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) communications dispatcher who was handling an emotionally distressed driver stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 95. She used FDOT’s closed-circuit television cameras to quickly locate and confirm the vehicle’s position. Her swift response enabled FHP to dispatch a trooper and coordinate with Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to send a deputy to the scene. The agencies worked together to bring the individual to a stable condition.

Following the incident, FHP’s State Law Enforcement Dispatch Supervisor commended Ms. Webster’s performance. District Six Secretary Daniel Iglesias recognized Ms. Webster during the Town Hall Meeting in front of FDOT leadership and staff. Secretary Iglesias read FHP’s commendation aloud, expressed his gratitude for her efforts, and presented her with a Certificate of Recognition. Ms. Webster received a standing ovation from the audience for her outstanding service.

The incident highlights the vital role that strong communication and collaboration between FDOT, FHP, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office play in protecting the public and saving lives during emergencies.

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Ms. Henriquez joined FDOT more than two years ago to support the TSM&O Arterials Section, where she oversaw the Monroe County Traffic Signal Operations and Maintenance efforts. She was responsible for managing vendor contracts, partner agency coordination, and corridor performance goals for State Road (S.R.) 5/ U.S. 1. She also supported several major initiatives, including the launch of the Keys Connecting Overseas to Advance Safe Travel (Keys COAST) Project, which introduced connected vehicle strategies to the region.

In her new role, Ms. Henriquez will manage the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement (TSMCA) for the TSM&O Arterials Section. She will serve as FDOT’s primary point of contact with Miami-Dade County and support key initiatives, including signal retiming contracts and the continued expansion of intelligent transportation systems along major corridors.

Ms. Henriquez values the professional experience she has gained at FDOT District Six and remains committed to serving the traveling public of South Florida. She recently earned her Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) credential, strengthening her knowledge in regulatory compliance, fiscal procedures, and risk management.

The District Six TSM&O Office congratulates Ms. Henriquez on this well-deserved appointment and looks forward to her contributions to this role.

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These high-attendance events generate significant travel demand and require proactive planning and interagency coordination to minimize impacts on the community. They also create satellite events that impact surrounding areas and can last multiple days.

District Six collaborates with local municipalities, law enforcement, fire rescue, planning committees, and major venues to promote safe and reliable travel conditions during these events. The TSM&O Office works with regional transportation partners to facilitate traffic management plans that may include diversion routes, escalation notification procedures, incident management strategies, and dedicated event staffing. It also monitors impacted corridors from the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (STMC), deploys incident management personnel such as Road Rangers to promote quick clearance, and disseminates real-time traveler information through dynamic message signs and FL511.com.

FDOT District Six is planning for a unique special event this summer. The TSM&O Office will be supporting Miami-Dade County and Hard Rock Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium will host seven matches. A daily FIFA Fan Festival will be hosted in downtown Miami at Bayfront Park from June 13 through July 5, 2026. The Fan Festival is expected to draw upwards of 30,000 fans and the overall World Cup is expected to bring approximately 1.2 million visitors to the region. District Six will provide on-site staff at the stadium to provide traffic management support, access to District Six cameras, real-time travel time data, and traffic event information throughout the event.

FDOT District Six values the opportunity to support these milestone events in South Florida and is committed to collaborating with local partners to ensure their success.

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The FDOT District Six Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Office was selected to participate in this important event and share their latest projects and perspectives with fellow leaders.  The District Six TSM&O Program Engineer joined a morning panel with representatives from FDOT District Four and the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization to highlight public sector strategies advancing TSM&O in South Florida. Panelists discussed the integration of artificial intelligence, evolving operational strategies, and approaches to securing funding in a dynamic transportation environment. The discussion provided attendees with a multi-agency perspective on advancing mobility and system performance.

District Six also participated in the “Emerging Technologies and Strategies in TSM&O” session that highlighted innovative projects and practices in the area. The TSM&O Engineer-Freeways presented on the District’s first connected vehicle (CV) project, named the Keys Connecting Overseas to Advance Safe Travel (Keys COAST). The project was launched on State Road 5 (S.R. 5), U.S. 1, (Overseas Highway) and enables communication exchange between the traffic signal infrastructure and participating vehicles to promote the safe and efficient travel in the Florida Keys. Lastly, the District Six Consultant Project Manager outlined the coordinated efforts required to manage traffic during high-impact special events such as Spring Break, national football games, major concerts, and preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The presentation emphasized the critical role of the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (STMC) and the deployment of TSM&O resources, including active traffic management, incident management coordination, and traveler information for pre-and post-event times.

Collectively, the presentations highlighted FDOT District Six’s leadership in advancing TSM&O strategies, delivering innovative projects, and strengthening partnerships to support transportation operations in South Florida.

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The meeting began with a briefing from representatives from the PortMiami Tunnel, who provided an overview of their recent activities and operational updates. This was followed by a presentation from FDOT District Six, which highlighted upcoming traffic management plans for major special events, including Spring Break and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They also shared the latest statistics on managed traffic events, updates on the Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) Program, and information on incident responder trainings scheduled throughout the year. Public Information Specialists representing the Golden Glades Interchange Enhancement Project and the I-395/S.R. 836/I-95 Construction Projects discussed progress, construction schedules, lane closures, and traffic pattern changes. The City of Miami Beach presented their Traffic Management Center, which inaugurated its operations last year at the District Six SunGuide Transportation Management Center. The event concluded with a tour of the PortMiami Tunnel facilities, where participants had the opportunity to view the operations center and learn about the floodgate system designed to help mitigate flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.

The District Six TSM&O Office hosts TIM meetings in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties to promote communication and coordination between first responders in their respective regions. For more information about the TIM Program, please visit SunGuide.info.

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