The District’s TSM&O Program Engineer presented an overview of TSM&O strategies and a timeline of key milestones showing FDOT’s sustained growth and investment in Monroe County. The presentation highlighted ongoing efforts such as performance-based maintenance services conducted for the signals, real-time monitoring to optimize system performance, and upcoming construction projects planned for the region.  The timeline of milestones showed the initial installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices in 2005; the formation of the Monroe County Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team in 2009 to strengthen coordination with local partners; a comprehensive ITS device replacement initiative in 2014; and FDOT’s operations and maintenance responsibilities for Monroe County’s traffic signal infrastructure in 2018 and City of Key West in 2020. The timeline culminated with the 2024 deployment of the Keys COAST connected vehicle project which marked a new era of advanced transportation technology in the Florida Keys. Together, these milestones showed how FDOT strategically built its TSM&O framework over 20 years to support a connected roadway network designed to meet current and future demands. The presentation also highlighted the importance of strong local partnerships and the measurable benefits they provide to law enforcement, emergency responders, and the communities they serve.

Following the presentation, the delegation toured the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (STMC) control room, visited the arterial workstation overseeing the Monroe County Traffic Signal System, and concluded with a stop in the IT network room. Officials expressed appreciation for the depth of coordination, infrastructure investment, and regional partnership demonstrated throughout the briefing. The visit underscored FDOT District Six’s continued dedication to working with Monroe County to promote safe and reliable travel in the region.

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District Six opened the meeting with a comprehensive overview of the TIM Team’s major events and accomplishments over the past year. Staff provided updates on special event coordination, responder training activities, and participation in national Crash Responder Safety Week to raise awareness about responder safety and reduce crashes.

Representatives from the National Weather Service (NWS) followed with a detailed briefing on their expanding “Impact-Based Decision Support Services” (IDSS). Through IDSS, the NWS delivers tailored, real-time weather briefings designed to provide probabilistic forecasts that help agencies plan for high-impact conditions. The service is increasingly used to support major operations, including large construction activities and crane work to  improve safety and operational decision-making.

The District Six Construction Office and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority provided an update on several ongoing construction projects, including the Plantation Key Transmission Main Replacement Project. This major undertaking involves replacing six miles of aging drinking water pipeline between Snake Creek (MM 85.5) and Julep Road in Tavernier (MM 92). Scheduled for completion in March 2026, the project has progressed ahead of schedule due to strong stakeholder coordination, proactive public outreach, and effective traffic management strategies.

The meeting concluded with a tour of the Monroe County EOC. The EOC opened in September 2024 and is a state-of-the-art, hurricane-hardened building. The bi-annual meeting reinforced the value of regional collaboration and continuous improvement in incident management practices to promote continued progress across Monroe County’s transportation network.

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The first wildfire began on March 18, 2025, near Card Sound Road, resulting in a full roadway closure for three days. As the wildfire rapidly spread to the west, it affected State Road 5/US 1 along the 18-mile Stretch which caused intermittent full closures that totaled eleven hours. A second wildfire occurred on May 8, 2025 in the same area, again forcing closures on both routes. These events had widespread impacts, as US 1 is the primary access point to the Florida Keys. Card Sound Road serves as the main alternate route for the 18-mile Stretch between Key Largo and Florida City. These closures temporarily blocked public access to and from the Keys, which impacted mobility and safety in the area.

Throughout both incidents, the SunGuide Transportation Management Center (STMC) staff coordinated with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Florida Highway Patrol, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and the District Six Emergency Operations Center to share real-time traffic camera feeds and issue live updates. STMC Operators posted information on the dynamic message signs and published alerts through Florida 511 to ensure timely communication with the public and key stakeholders.

The coordinated response helped mitigate the effects of the closures and ensured that real-time information was delivered to the traveling public and emergency agencies.

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The meeting brought together key stakeholders from transportation, law enforcement, emergency management, and utility agencies to discuss strategies and updates for the 2025 hurricane season. Presentations focused on hurricane preparedness, construction updates, and special event planning, with a shared goal of improving safety and communication across Monroe County.

The District Six Transportation Management Center (TMC) shared updates to the Hurricane Response Action Plan, implementation of evacuation signal timing plans along US 1/Overseas Highway, tools like the eSTORM dashboard for monitoring post-storm traffic device infrastructure, and dynamic message sign coordination during emergencies. The TMC also reviewed lessons learned from recent wildfires that impacted the 18-mile Stretch earlier this year and provided updates on special events such as Mini Lobster Season and Fantasy Fest.

The Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise detailed its Emergency Shoulder Use Plan (ESU), Specialty Towing and Roadside Repair (STARR) program, and fuel supply strategies based on previous storm experiences. The District Six Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reinforced its mission support capabilities and showcased the recent upgrades to the EOC command room. The Monroe County Emergency Management Interim Director discussed evacuation protocols, re-entry checkpoints, and the county’s new hardened EOC facility.

The meeting also included updates on active and upcoming construction projects such as the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s Plantation Key Transmission Main Replacement. This project is replacing the 36-inch water main pipe along US 1 yet comes with impacts to area traffic. District Six Construction discussed state projects including the roadway resurfacing project from MM 108 to MM 112.

The National Weather Service (NWS)-Florida Keys provided its insightful look at the 2025 hurricane season. The season is expected to be very active with a forecast of 13 to 19 named storms including 3 to 5 major hurricanes. The dangers of storm surge were discussed. NWS-Florida Keys will support Monroe County Emergency Management with on-site meteorologists.

This meeting continues to serve as a critical platform for agencies to collaborate, share data, and prepare for emergency response. The Monroe County TIM Team remains committed to fostering interagency coordination and promoting a unified approach to incident management across the Florida Keys.

All meeting presentations and minutes are available at: https://sunguide.info/incident-management-service/tim-team/tim-meetings/

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