The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is transforming the Sunshine State into a national leader in safety, innovation, efficiency, and emergency response. FDOT’s vision of a safer, smarter, and more efficient transportation ecosystem is boldly leading the charge into the future of transportation. One way FDOT is setting the standard is through Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), using a range of technologies to monitor, evaluate, and manage transportation systems.
Welcome
Explore how FDOT is transforming the transportation ecosystem in Florida
Safety First
FDOT uses ITS to detect incidents instantly, dispatch help quickly, and keep motorists informed in real time. Smart traffic signals adjust to actual traffic flow, reducing crashes at intersections. Advanced systems also detect wrong-way drivers and alert responders, part of FDOT’s Target Zero initiative to reduce the number of transportation-related serious injuries and deaths across Florida to ZERO.
Innovation in Action
Florida is a national testbed for transportation innovation. FDOT is deploying Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology that lets cars “talk” to traffic signals, other vehicles, and pedestrians. Pilot projects like SunTrax and smart work zones use sensors and alerts to improve safety and mobility during construction. These innovations are shaping the future of automated and connected travel.
Efficiency Everywhere
ITS helps FDOT manage traffic in real time, reduce delays, and make commutes more predictable. Tools like Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System, express lanes, and smart mapping systems give travelers up-to-date info and help agencies coordinate better. The result is less time in traffic, lower costs, and smoother travel for millions.
Rapid Emergency Response
FDOT’s statewide incident management system uses real-time data and integrated communications to respond quickly to crashes, stalled vehicles, and natural disasters. Technologies like SunGuide® software and Regional Traffic Management Centers (RTMCs) ensure fast coordination between Road Rangers, law enforcement, and emergency services, keeping Florida moving even in a crisis.
