Fdot Days District Six Handbook
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FDOT DAYS DISTRICT SIX HANDBOOK September 2020 Message from the District Secretary The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six encompasses Miami-Dade and Monroe counties in South Florida. The district is home to more than 2.7 million people. The State Highway System roads within District Six are traveled more than 30.8 million miles daily. Our district is led by a core group of outstanding individuals who work tirelessly to ensure the public’s safety on our roads. FDOT Days is your opportunity get to know the dynamic people who lead this district. We are your partners in transportation and want to work hand-in-hand with your municipality to improve infrastructure in our communities. This handbook will give you a great overview of FDOT Days. If you have any questions, please contact the departments listed in the handbook directly or you can always reach me at [email protected]. Sincerely, James Wolfe, P.E. District Six Secretary September 2020 Page 2 Table of Contents Message from the District Secretary……………………………………………………………..…..2 FDOT Mission .......................................................................................................... 4 District Six At-a-Glance ........................................................................................... 5 About FDOT District Six .......................................................................................... 6 FDOT Departments ................................................................................................. 7 FDOT Structure ....................................................................................................... 8 I. District Six Staffing Chart ..................................................... 8 II. Transportation Operations .................................................. 9 III. Transportation Development ............................................ 10 IV. Transportation Support ..................................................... 11 A. Construction Office ............................................................ 12 i. Major Active Construction Projects ..................... 13 B. Design Office ...................................................................... 14 C. Facilities Management Services ......................................... 15 D. Financial Services Office ..................................................... 16 E. Highway and Bridge Maintenance Office .......................... 17 F. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) ............................ 18 G. Planning and Environmental Management Office ............. 19 H. Modal Development Office ................................................ 20 I. Organizational Development ............................................. 21 J. Procurement Services Office .............................................. 22 K. Program Management Office ............................................ 25 L. Public Information Office ................................................... 26 M. Right-of-Way Office............................................................ 27 N. Safety & Health Office ........................................................ 28 O. Traffic Operations .............................................................. 29 P. Modal Development Office ................................................ 30 Resources .............................................................................................................. 30 A. Websites to Know .............................................................. 31 B. FDOT Statewide District Map ............................................. 32 C. Miami-Dade State Highway System ................................... 33 D. Monroe County State Highway System ............................. 34 September 2020 Page 3 Our Vision As one FDOT team, we serve the people of Our Mission Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and The department has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. will provide a safe Our Values transportation The fundamental principles which guide the behavior and system that actions of our employees and our organization. ensures the mobility Integrity of people and goods, “We always do what is right” enhances Respect “We value diversity, talent and ideas” economic prosperity and preserves the Commitment “We do what we say we are going to do” quality of our environment and One FDOT “We are one agency, one team” communities. Trust “We are open and fair” Customer Driven “We listen to our customers” Vital Few Improve Safety - Enhance Mobility - Inspire Innovation September 2020 Page 4 District Six At-a-Glance The Florida Department of Transportation is a decentralized agency in accordance with legislative mandates. There are seven districts, in addition to the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and the Rail Enterprise, which are also managed by the Department. • District Six inspects all 1012 bridges within its jurisdiction, whether state, county or municipal, and maintains those on the State Highway System (629 bridges 14 movable bridges). It is also responsible for: o Seven public airports o 44 aviation facilities, two of which offer commercial service o Two major rail lines o Two deep-water seaports – PortMiami and the Port of Key West o Three rail fixed guideway systems • District Six provides funding assistance to: o Miami-Dade Transit o City of Key West Department of Transportation o Several municipal shuttle services • Each district is managed by a District Secretary. The districts vary in organizational structure, but each has major divisions for: o Transportation Operations (construction, operations, and maintenance of the State Highway System) o Transportation Development (planning and design of transportation projects) o Transportation Support (business functions) Each district also has a Public Information Office and General Counsel Office that reports to the District Secretary. The organizational charts on the following pages outline District Six’s divisions and the key staff that fall within each of these. September 2020 Page 5 About FDOT District Six The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is to provide a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods enhances economic prosperity and preserves the quality of our environment and communities. District Six is responsible for planning, designing, building, and maintaining all state- owned roadways and bridges in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Whether you are a resident, a business operator, or a visitor, you can count on us to help you travel through the district. The FDOT District Six Construction Department manages and oversees dozens of state road and bridge construction projects on the State Highway System within Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. These projects range from minor intersection upgrades that will enhance traffic flow, to major multi-million-dollar programs such as Krome Avenue, Palmetto Express, and I-395 Reconstruction, which offer significant benefits to the movement of people and goods in our district. Our customers – the users of our facilities – are our number one priority. We are committed to delivering quality projects that are completed on schedule and within budget while striving to minimize construction-related impacts to residents, businesses, and visitors. Traffic congestion affects the quality of life for our residents, visitors and businesses alike. With the local population continuing to grow, the need for a sound transportation management system is essential to achieve the levels of mobility necessary to ensure regional growth and prosperity. Construction of new highway capacity has not kept pace with the growing demand of the traveling public. The implementation of the Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) has proven to be a valuable and cost-effective alternative to traditional highway expansion projects. TSM&O is a program that focuses on implementing active, multi- modal traffic management solutions to optimize the performance of our roadway systems to promote safety. It uses advanced technologies and innovative operational strategies to reduce traffic congestion in our region. September 2020 Page 6 FDOT Departments September 2020 Page 7 District Six Staffing Chart District Secretary 305-470-5197 *position is under Central Office District Director of District Director of District *Personnel *Attorney District Public Transportation Transportation Transportation Resource 305-470-5453 Information Officer Operations Development Support Manager 305-470-5277 305-470-5466 305-470-5464 305-470-5108 *Data Processing Traffic Operations Program Financial Services 305-470-5335 Management 305-470-5110 305-470-5111 Modal Facility Services Construction 305-470-5272 305-640-7400 Development 305-470-5102 Procurement Maintenance Design Services 305-470-5354 305-470-5250 305-470-5457 Organizational Safety and Health Right of Way Development 305-470-5275 305-470-5450 305-640-7466 September 2020 Page 8 Transportation Operations Jim Wolfe, P.E. District Secretary 305-470-5197 Rudy Garcia, P.E. District Director of Transportation Operations 305-470-5466 Danny Esquijarosa Omar Meitin, P.E. Mario Cabrera, P.E. Renato Marrero, P.E. Safety and District Traffic District Construction District Maintenance Keith Jimmerson, P.E. Health Manager Operations Engineer Engineer Engineer South Miami-Dade 305-470-5275 305-470-5815 305-640-7445 305-470-5359 Maintenance Engineer 305-640-7277 Ramon