Arterial roadways are a critical link in the regional transportation network of South Florida. They connect to major freeways and serve as a lifeline in our local communities.
The FDOT District Six TSM&O Office manages select arterial roads to provide an integrated approach to transportation management in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Office works with local municipalities to assess traffic needs, identify solutions, and implement TSM&O strategies to meet current and future demand.
These strategies include adding Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies to monitor traffic in real-time, signal retiming efforts for local intersections, integrating vehicle to infrastructure systems to promote traveler information, and many others.
FDOT Works with Local Municipalities to Provide a Collaborative Approach to Arterial Management
ARTERIAL MANAGEMENT
Arterial management is a main service of the FDOT District Six TSM&O Office. The District actively manages select roadways with TSM&O strategies and technologies to provide a sound transportation network that meets traffic demand.
Arterials Roadways Managed by FDOT District Six:
- US 1 (Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties)
- MacArthur Causeway
- Okeechobee Road (Segment 1 in operation)
- Krome Avenue (Planned)
Traffic Signals Manage Right of Way and Coordinate Green Time at Signalized Intersections
SIGNAL RETIMING
FDOT District TSM&O Six conducts signal retiming to optimize intersection performance and promote efficient traffic flow based on community traffic patterns and needs.
The Office collaborates with local municipalities to analyze traffic volumes and travel patterns to update signal timing plans that reflect current conditions.
These improvements reduce congestion, minimize delays and stop frequency, and enhance safety for all roadway users, including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Signal retiming also improves travel time reliability and supports efficient corridor operations, particularly during peak periods.
FDOT Provides Incident Management Support on Select Arterial Roads
ARTERIAL RISC
Incident management is a critical service that promotes the safe and quick clearance of travel lane blocking events. FDOT District Six provides Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) services on select arterial corridors that carry truck and commercial vehicle traffic.
The RISC Program focuses on the expedited removal of major crashes involving heavy-duty vehicles that result in significant roadway blockages due to spilled loads or other complex conditions. District six activates RISC under pre-established criteria and dispatch approved vendors equipped with specialized towing and recovery resources.