INCIDENT MANAGEMENT IS A COORDINATED AND MULTI-AGENCY EFFORT TO CLEAR TRAFFIC INCIDENTS AND RESTORE TRAVEL CONDITIONS ON THE ROAD
The FDOT District Six Incident Management Program delivers a coordinated, real-time approach to detecting, responding, and clearing traffic incidents. Traffic operators at the STMC actively monitor the roads and dispatch field responders to clear incidents and restore traffic flow.
Depending on the severity of the event, they will dispatch Road Rangers, Incident Response Vehicle (IRV) units, or will activate the Rapid Incident Scene (RISC) service for more complex events. Additionally, District Six works with emergency responders like law enforcement and fire rescue who assist on the scene when needed.
The combination of technology, active traffic management, and multi-agency field coordination promote safe and quick clearance of traffic events in South Florida.
Incident Management Program Services include:
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- Road Ranger Program
- Incident Response Vehicle (IRV)
- Rapid Incident Scene (RISC)
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ROAD RANGER SERVICE PATROLS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE 24 HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK
ROAD RANGERS
The District Six Road Ranger Program provides motorist assistance and incident clearance support along the state freeway system in Miami-Dade County.
Road Rangers patrol the freeways and are staged at strategic locations on the road to provide quick clearance and response. They help stranded motorist with minor vehicle repairs and towing assistance. They also support first responders by securing active incident scene and ensuring work zone safety. with roadside assistance services like minor vehicle repairs and towing. They also help emergency response personnel by securing incident scenes for safe and quick clearance.
The following services are provided by the FDOT Road Rangers:
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- Jump-start vehicles and make minor repairs
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- Change flat tires
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- Tow disabled vehicles from travel lanes to nearest, safe location
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- Clear debris from travel lanes
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- Provide maintenance-of-traffic (MOT) services during incidents
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- Assist in incident management and response
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- Roadways covered
Interstate 95, 95 Express, Interstate 195, Interstate 395, Interstate 75, 75 Express, State Road 826, Palmetto Express
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- Hours of operation
24 Hours per day, seven days per week
THE INCIDENT RESPONSE VEHICLE PROGRAM SERVES AS FDOT’S INCIDENT COMMAND POST ON OUR ROADWAYS
INCIDENT RESPONSE VEHICLE
The Incident Response Vehicle (IRV) drivers serve as FDOT’s official representative on the field. They have an extensive law enforcement or fire rescue background and are uniquely skilled to oversee incident clearance coordination for both managed lanes and general use lanes on the Interstate 95, Interstate 75, and State Road (S.R.) 826 in Miami-Dade County.
Services provided:
- Traffic control and scene support
- Debris removal and minor incident clearance
- Roadways covered
95 Express, 75 Express and Palmetto Express
- Hours of operation
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
THE RAPID INCIDENT SCENE CLEARANCE (RISC) PROGRAM IS EXPEDITING THE REMOVAL OF LARGE VEHICLE CRASHES THAT AFFECT THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
RAPID INCIDENT SCENE CLEARANCE
The Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) Program focuses on the rapid clearance of major crashes involving heavy-duty vehicles that result in significant roadway blockages due to spilled loads or other complex conditions.
Traffic operators activate RISC under pre-established criteria and dispatch approved vendors equipped with specialized towing and recovery resources to clear incidents and restore travel lanes.
This coordinated, specialized response has shown to reduce incident duration times compared to traditional private towing services.
Services provided:
- Heavy-duty towing and recovery
- Rapid clearance of complex incidents
- Roadways covered:
Interstate 95, 95 Express, Interstate 195, Interstate 395, Interstate 75, 75 Express, State Road 826, Palmetto Express, select arterials roadways
- Hours of operation:
24 hours a day, seven days a week