Resilience
FDOT's Resiliency Policy defines resilience as the ability of the transportation system to adapt to changing conditions and prepare for, withstand, and recover from disruption.
FDOT has a long-standing commitment to strengthening infrastructure and increasing coastal protection of the state transportation system to support the safe and efficient movement of people and goods and economic competitiveness, while preserving the quality of our environment and communities. Years of weather events have led FDOT to improve the system’s strength. Use of design techniques such as pavement markings, roundabouts, and high mast lighting, as well as planning tools such as the Sea Level Rise Sketch Planning Tool, which provides roadway impact data for a range of climate and sea level rise scenarios, has helped make our transportation system inherently stronger.
FDOT’s forward-looking Resiliency Policy is being implemented throughout the Department’s long-range plans, modal plans, asset management plans, the Work Program, and research efforts. Additionally, this policy is being consistently implemented within internal manuals, guidelines, and documents which guide Department planning, programming, project development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Section 339.157, Florida Statutes requires FDOT to develop a Resilience Action Plan (RAP) and the RAP Status Report (Florida Strong Status Report), which was recently completed.
Resilience Planning at FDOT
Information about additional ongoing resilience planning efforts from the Office of Policy Planning and other FDOT offices can be found at the links below:
Funding Opportunities
Florida Department of Environmental Protect Resilient Florida Program
Established in 2021, the Resilient Florida Program aims to improve the state’s response to the impacts of natural hazards such as flooding and intensified weather events. The program provides grant funding opportunities for planning and analysis as well as implementation of projects that enhance adaptation and mitigation. Visit the Resilient Florida Grants webpage for more information.
Partner Agencies
FDOT continues to collaborate with various partners on alignment of strategies.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Department of Commerce
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Additional Resilience Information
Federal and State Laws and Regulations
National Initiatives and Reports
Tools, Resources, and Webinars
For questions or comments, please email the FDOT Office of Policy Planning at [email protected].
For more information on FDOT's Resilience activities, contact Jennifer Carver, Community Planning Administrator or Mary Jane Hayden, Roadway Quality Assurance Administrator and State Pavement Design Engineer at [email protected]