Florida is a national leader in deploying advanced transportation technologies, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and efficiency. At the heart of this effort is TechTracker, a digital platform developed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to highlight and communicate the progress of cutting-edge transportation initiatives.
In addition to tracking the progress and performance of transportation innovation projects, the FDOT TechTracker also functions as a comprehensive inventory of Florida’s transportation technology assets. This means it not only monitors active initiatives but also catalogs the full range of smart infrastructure, systems, and tools deployed across the state.
What is the TechTracker?
The TechTracker provides a centralized, up-to-date database of assets including:
Connected Vehicle Infrastructure
Locations of roadside units (RSUs), onboard units (OBUs), and communication nodes.
Smart Traffic Signals and Intersections
Details on adaptive signal control systems and their operational status.
Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS)
Sensor locations and capabilities for monitoring environmental conditions.
Wrong Way Vehicle Detection System (WWDS)
Sensor locations to detect vehicles traveling the wrong way on exit ramps.
This inventory capability is crucial for asset management, planning, and investment decisions. It allows FDOT and its partners to identify gaps, avoid duplication, and prioritize upgrades or expansions. It also supports interagency collaboration, enabling local governments, MPOs, and private partners to align their efforts with FDOT’s statewide strategies.
FDOT’s TechTracker includes one of the most transformative advancements in Florida’s transportation landscape, the development of the Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) Program. In addition, TechTracker houses information about innovations tested at the SunTrax testing facility, covering testing for connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, tolling systems, and other smart mobility solutions.
Florida’s smart infrastructure is managed through Regional Traffic Management Centers (RTMCs), leveraging real-time data to coordinate incident response and traffic flow. RTMC data is included in TechTracker to help FDOT better understand opportunities for new transportation technology.
The FDOT TechTracker serves as a centralized platform that aggregates, documents, and displays data from the different transportation technologies across the state.
Explore the links below to learn more about the innovative devices and smart technologies being used across Florida’s transportation network. You’ll also discover how FDOT’s portable tools and mobile systems are helping make travel across the state easier, faster, and more reliable for everyone on the road.
