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Mr. Vega was selected for the award from a competitive pool of statewide candidates for his outstanding contributions to the TSM&O Program. ITS Florida noted his ability to transform challenges into opportunities and implement solutions that have improved traffic operations. Mr. Vega began his TSM&O career in 2017 and credits his time working the overnight shift at the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (STMC) with teaching him to manage complex scenarios. He realized the unique challenges posed by the overnight schedule, such as major construction activities and reduced nighttime visibility, required greater situational awareness and coordination. As a result, he quickly learned to identify traffic patterns, anticipate issues before they escalated, and develop strong working relationships with the Road Rangers and first responders. These skills allowed Mr. Vega to excel in his role and was promoted to Express Lanes Supervisor within three years of starting the job.

Today, Mr. Vega serves as Construction Coordinator for the TSM&O Office, where he attends project meetings, updates operations staff on scheduled activities and ensures timely dissemination of traveler information to mitigate construction-related impacts. He also serves as the on-site FDOT representative at Hard Rock Stadium, managing special event traffic for major events such as the Orange Bowl, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this role, he again distinguished himself for identifying solutions for the stadium staff. He went above and beyond his regular duties to develop travel time analysis reports to improve shuttle bus traffic flow and identified new post-event exit routes that have alleviated congestion.

ITS Florida also recognized other District Six representatives, including Mr. Javier Rodriguez, P.E., for leading completion of the first Connected Vehicle project in Monroe County (Keys COAST), and Ms. Alicia Torrez for her contributions to public information in TSM&O.

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Mr. Sergio Bravo, P.E., received the Role Model of the Year Award in recognition of his 24 years of dedicated service and exceptional leadership. After his recent promotion to TSM&O Engineer – Arterials, Mr. Bravo quickly demonstrated significant growth by exceeding performance goals and leading his team with professionalism and integrity. His manager nominated him for his ability to take on complex responsibilities, foster team collaboration, and strengthen the effectiveness of arterial operations across the district.

Mr. Jesus Perez earned the Excellence in Customer Service Award for his exceptional service and proactive approach on the job. Since joining the TSM&O Office in 2023 as an FMS/AMS Specialist IV, Mr. Perez has managed the office’s budgeting and procurement processes with efficiency and precision. He works closely with internal teams and external partners to streamline purchasing, identify cost-effective solutions, and support the operational needs of the department. His positive disposition and commitment to excellence have made him an outstanding member of the team.

District Six proudly recognizes Mr. Bravo and Mr. Perez for their achievements and their ongoing contributions to the success of the TSM&O Program.

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The District was selected to present in two technical sessions at the event. The first
presentation was titled “Evolution of the District Six Transportation Management Center
(TMC), Retrofitting for Growth”. The presentation showed how the District has enhanced
its center to accommodate for the growing demands of the region over the past 20
years. The second presentation was titled “District Six TSM&O Update” and provided
attendees with a general overview of the program’s current operations as well as a
preview of the upcoming arterial and freeway projects slated to launch in the next few
years. In addition to these presentations, the District received three prestigious awards
at the event: one for the creation of the Bridge Notification System, another in
recognition of the 20th anniversary of the SunGuide TMC, and a third recognizing Mr.
Leland DeBooy, who was inducted into the ITS Florida Honor Roll for his 25 years of
service as a Road Ranger.

District Six regularly attends transportation conferences like Transpo to stay informed
on the latest industry trends and share lessons learned. These conferences are a great
opportunity for the district to collaborate on new ideas with transportation professionals
from our industry and bring those solutions to south Florida.

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